Boiled Green Bananas

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

Boiled Banana (boyld buh-NAN-uh)

Plain Boiled Cooking Bananas

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 196 kcal

Green cooking bananas boiled until tender. A simple starchy side for fish and stews.

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
Pinch of pepper
1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1
Peel bananas and halve.
2
Boil in salted water 15-20 minutes.
3
Drain well.
4
Toss with butter and coconut oil.
5
Squeeze lime over.
6
Serve with coconut cream.

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Did You Know?

Boiled bananas are the most basic Ni-Vanuatu side dish, served at virtually every meal.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

coconut cream

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Boiled Green Bananas

Cooking bananas have sustained Melanesian communities for thousands of years. Boiling is the simplest preparation, requiring only water and fire.

The starchy fruit provides essential energy for the physical demands of island life.

Boiled bananas remain the foundation of daily meals across Vanuatu.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed daily 📜 Origins: Ancient

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