Boiled Green Bananas

boiled green banana on a blue plate with ackee and callaloo on a grey background

Learn how to boil green bananas in multiple ways using simple methods. In many Jamaican and Caribbean homes, green bananas are boiled and served as a high-fiber, low-calorie side dish. They are a great substitute for potatoes in the diet.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: boiled green bananas

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 105kcal

Equipment

1 l pot

Ingredients

6 green bananas
water
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Method One

Bring salted water to boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Wash each banana, cut across the top of the banana and also the bottom but don’t go all the through.
Cut lengthwise along the skin, like you are scoring the skin, and try not to cut into the flesh.
Hold the banana with one hand while using the thumb the remove the skin from the white flesh.
If the water isn’t boiling then place peeled bananas in a bowl with cold water.
Transfer peeled bananas to the boiling water.
Bring to boil, cover the pot, and reduce to simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender.

Method Two

Cut off both ends of each banana, make a slit along the side.
Add bananas to boiling salted water and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain water and allow bananas to cool enough to handle. Remove the skin and serve.

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