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Green Banana Porridge

A smooth and hearty Caribbean breakfast porridge cooked with warm spices and coconut milk.

35 minEasyServes 4250 cal/serving

JamaicanBreakfastStovetop and BlenderVegetarianNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 6 green bananas, peeled, chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend 6 peeled, chopped green bananas with 1 cup of water until completely smooth.

  2. 2

    Bring remaining 3 cups water, 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Slowly whisk the blended banana mixture into the boiling liquid.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring continuously until thick.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Green Banana Porridge?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring continuously until thick."

How do I know the sauce has reduced enough in Green Banana Porridge?

Step 4 reads: "Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring continuously until thick." Go by step 4, and note that a wider pan gets there faster. The usual test is that the sauce coats the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through it leaves a clean line.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Green Banana Porridge?

The entry for Green Banana Porridge calls for 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Green Banana Porridge dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Green Banana Porridge is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Green Banana Porridge vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

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