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Burundi : Boiled Plantain
More by user: fwitcher
Created: 21st Jul 2009
Modified: 21st Jul 2009
Type:
Vegetarian
Servings:
4
Time:
approximately 30 min

Boiled plantains make an easy-to-prepare base for meat or vegetable stews. Because of the amount of agricultural chemicals used in fruit cultivation, we suggest a good soap and hot-water scrub before cooking plantains this way. If you prefer, you may peel them before boiling.
Sources:
The Africa News Cookbook
Ingredients
  • 4 large plantians
Directions

Drop unpeeled plantains in boiling water. Cook for 15- 20 minutes until test plantain is tener when pierced with fork. Peel before serving.Barack Obama


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