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Plantains in Sweet Coconut Sauce

Plantains cooked in sweetened coconut milk and delicately spiced with cardamom

Ingredients

  • 2-3 plantains
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3-4 cardamom pods

Instructions

  • Cut the ends and peel the plantains.
  • Slice the plantains lengthwise and cut into smaller pieces
  • In a non stick pan, add the cut plantains, cardamom pods and water. Bring to a boil and cook until the plantains soften. This can take up-to 8 min.
  • Once all the water has evaporated, add the coconut milk and cook on medium heat until the coconut milk thickens.
  • Add the sugar and cook for 5 min.

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Notes

  • If you want the coconut milk to stay white, remove the core (seeds) once you have cut the plantains lengthwise.
  • You can also cut the plantains into slices
  • If you aren't a fan of cardamom, cinnamon works just as well.
  • Do not stir the plantains once you add the coconut milk. They will be soft and can break.
Cuisine: East African