Samoan Green Banana recipe

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Ingredients

3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 large onion, chopped
6 small unripe (green) bananas

Nutrition Info

489.2 calories
carbohydrate: 33.1 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 41.7 g
fiber: 2.6 g
protein: 5.3 g
saturatedFat: 36.3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 26 mg
sugar: 1.1 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine the coconut milk and onion in a bowl, set aside.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Boil the bananas in their skin for 30 to 40 minutes, drain. Run the bananas under cold water until they are cool enough to handle. Remove the bananas whole from their skins.

  3. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place the bananas in the pan. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the bananas. Cook until the coconut milk is foamy. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

This is a side dish most Polynesians love to eat with their main dish. Here in America, it's made with green bananas. Serve with Samoan palusami, teriyaki chicken, or steak. Enjoy!

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