Boiled Green Bananas

Name: Boiled Green Bananas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nauruan
Ingredients: 6 green cooking bananas; Water to cover; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp butter; Lime juice; Coconut cream for serving; Pinch of pepper; 1 tbsp coconut oil

Boiled Bananas (boyld grreen buh-NAN-uhz)

Boiled Cooking Bananas

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 196 kcal

Green cooking bananas boiled until tender. A simple, filling starchy side dish.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 2.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 4.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

pot

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: coconut cream

Accompaniments: fish

Ingredients

6 green cooking bananas
Water to cover
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter
Lime juice
Coconut cream for serving
Pinch of pepper
1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1
Peel green bananas and halve.
2
Place in pot with salted water.
3
Boil 15-20 minutes until tender.
4
Drain well.
5
Toss with butter, coconut oil, and lime juice.
6
Serve with coconut cream drizzled on top.

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Did You Know?

Green bananas are starchier than ripe ones and are treated as a vegetable, not a fruit.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

coconut cream

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Boiled Green Bananas

Cooking bananas have been grown on Nauru for centuries and boiling is the most basic preparation method. The starchy fruit provides essential carbohydrates in a diet otherwise dominated by fish and coconut.

Boiled bananas are served alongside virtually every protein dish as the carbohydrate component of the meal.

This simple preparation is a cornerstone of Nauruan daily eating.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed daily, all meals 📜 Origins: Ancient

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