Drunk Coconut Plantains Food

COCONUT SUGAR CARAMELIZED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Heat a large cast iron or metal skillet over medium-high heat and chop your plantains in 1/2 inch slices.
• Add to a mixing bowl and toss with coconut sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt.
• Once the skillet is hot, add coconut oil and only as many plantains as will fit comfortably in the pan without crowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned and caramelized.
• Serve warm with dairy-free ice cream or coconut whipped cream. Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep in the fridge covered for a few days.

DRUNKEN PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degree.
• Peel the plantains and cut them in half lenghtwise.
• Put plantains in a shallow baking dish, dot them all over with butter.
• Spoon on the rum and orange juice.
• Mix the orange zest, cinnamon and brown sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the plantains.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until plantains are soft, the sugar has melted into the rum and orange juice to make a sauce.
• Meanwhile, slice almond and fry them in alittle oil until they are golden.
• Sprinkle the finished plantains with the almonds.
• Garnish with mint sprigs and serve with creme fraiche.

COCONUT SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the melted coconut sorbet and the coconut milk. Using a whisk, slowly incorporate the lime juice, including the pulp. Keep chilled until service.
• To caramelize the plantains, combine the butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over high heat. Once the sugar is caramelized, add the plantains, and turn down the heat. Cook slowly until the plantains are tender. Add the shredded coconut and toss.
• To plate, place the plantains in the center of a shallow bowl. Pour the cold coconut soup around the outside.

PLANTAINS IN COCONUT MILK FROM ZANZIBAR

Steps:

• Combine coconut milk and water, set aside.
• Peel plantains and cut into slices or quarters and put in saucepan with remaining ingredients.
• Heat slowly, stir gently and add coconut milk/water little by little until all is absorbed. Simmer until tender, adding additional water if needed.

COCONUT STUFFED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Prepare plantain dough:-Place the plantains in a steamer, cover and steam for about 10 - 12 min until the plantains turns soft.
• Remove from the steamer and let it cool.
• Peel the plantains ,slice them lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Mash the plantains until smooth and knead to form a non sticky dough and set aside.(if it feels sticky add ghee, make sure the dough is lump free and smooth in texture).
• Prepare the stuffing: Heat a pan and add ghee, when the ghee melts add the cashews and raisins to it.
• Saute for a minute and add the grated coconut,sugar and cardamom, mix well.
• Turn off the heat when the coconut slightly changes its color.
• Assembling and shaping :- Divide the plantain dough into small(golf ball size) balls.
• Grease your hands with ghee.
• Place a ball in your palm and flatten it,fill the center with a portion of coconut mixture and close it by stretching the dough from all sides so as to cover the stuffing.
• shape it resembling a plantain or any other desired shape.
• In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the stuffed plantains and cook until slightly browned on all sides.

PLANTAINS IN COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except coconut milk in a heavy saucepan.
• Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and simmer over low heat until plantain is very tender and milk is absorbed.
• Add more coconut milk if necessary. Serve hot.

DRUNK COCONUT PLANTAINS

Steps:

• 1. cut the plantains in half then split the halves 2. put the plantains in a container wide enough that they are not on top of each other 3. pour in the rum, coconut syrup, and brown sugar 4. cover and shake to mix and coat the plantains 5. let marinade for 4 hours 6. grill the plantains, flip once you get grill marks on one side 7. once the other side gets grill marks or the plantains start to soften; cover with the chocolate chips until they melt 8. remove the grill, cover with coconut flakes 9. stuff your face