Oahu plaintain bake
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Plantains -- semi-ripe | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Honey |
| 1 | tablespoon | Margarine |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Ground nutmeg |
| 1 | cup | Sour cream |
Directions
* Select large plaintains that are ripening but not completely.
Should not be mushy. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add ¼ teaspoon salt. Immediately add the plaintains which have been washed, cut into 4 pieces each, unpeeled. Cook until tip of sharp knife will pierce skin easily, about 7-9 minutes. Transfer to colander to drain and let cool briefly. Peel plaintains and place into blender. Add margarine, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. Puree coarsely, not completely smooth. Divide among 4 serving dishes, top with sour cream and sprinkle with more fresh ground nutmeg if desired. This recipe can be doubled.
Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill