Boiled Plantain

Name: Boiled Plantain
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 4 yellow plantains, peeled and cut; 8 cups water; 1 tsp fine sea salt

Tender plantain boiled in salted water until fork tender. A classic, comforting staple side dish in West African cooking.

30 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 yellow plantains, peeled and cut
8 cups water
1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Bring 8 cups water and 1 tsp fine sea salt to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
2

Add 4 peeled and cut yellow plantains to the boiling pot, ensuring they are fully submerged.
3

Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
4

Drain the pot and serve plantains warm.

Questions

How long does Boiled Plantain keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Boiled Plantain?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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