JAMAICAN GREEN PLANTAIN PORRIDGE
Jamaican green plantain porridge is a filling and nutritious breakfast dish that exemplifies the Caribbean's colorful flavors. This porridge, with its rich and creamy texture and its delicious flavor, is more than just a meal; it is a cultural experience that speaks to the essence of Jamaica.
Ingredients
- 2 Green Plantains
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Condensed Milk
- 1 can Coconut Milk 400ml
- ½ tsp Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 cups Water
- ½ cup Milk
Instructions
- Bring 1 can of coconut milk, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 cup of water to a boil on medium heat.
- Wash and dry your green plantains before peeling. Cut off the top and bottom ends of each finger of banana. Make a slit lengthwise in the plantain and used your fingers to remove the skin. Ensure to remove any remaining green bits on the plantain, otherwise, it will leave a stain taste in your porridge.
- Cut your plantains into pieces and add to a blender with 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 cup milk. Blend until smooth.
- Add your plantain mixture to your pot and whisk briskly to avoid any lumps from forming.
- Cover and reduce the heat to medium low and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes to prevent any lumps from forming.
- Add in your condensed milk, vanilla and brown sugar, then turn off the heat.