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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Boiled Plantain?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender."

How many calories are in Boiled Plantain?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 2 g protein, 47 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Boiled Plantain?

Refrigerate what is left of Boiled Plantain within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Boiled Plantain?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the plantains drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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