Labouyi Bannann
Labouyi Bannann (lah-boo-YEE bah-NAHN)
Plantain Porridge
A creamy, comforting breakfast porridge made from ripe plantains blended with milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Haiti's favorite morning meal.
Instructions
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Cut plantains into chunks. Blend with water until smooth.
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Pour plantain mixture into a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent sticking.
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Add milk, coconut milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to combine.
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Continue stirring over medium-low heat for fifteen minutes until mixture thickens to a porridge consistency.
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Add butter and stir until melted and incorporated. Adjust sweetness to taste.
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Serve warm in cups or bowls. Can be enjoyed thick or thinned with additional milk.
Did You Know?
Labouyi bannann is so beloved for breakfast that street vendors selling it in styrofoam cups are among the first to set up in Haitian markets each morning.
The Story Behind Labouyi Bannann
Labouyi bannann is one of Haiti's most cherished breakfast traditions, a warm plantain porridge that provides energy for the day ahead. The drink-like porridge reflects Caribbean cooking philosophy where the line between beverages and food is deliciously blurred. Made from ripe plantains that might otherwise be too soft to fry, labouyi bannann demonstrates the Haitian principle of wasting nothing. It is comfort food in its purest form, associated with maternal care and childhood memories.
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