Samoan Green Banana

Samoan Green Banana

This simple take on a traditional Samoan dish is made with unripe bananas, coconut milk, and an onion. It's a popular side dish at Polynesian tables.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
489 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine coconut milk and onion in a bowl; set aside.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Boil bananas in their skins for 30 to 40 minutes; drain. Run bananas under cold water until they are cool enough to handle. Remove bananas whole from their skins.
Step 3
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place bananas into in the pan. Pour coconut milk and onion over bananas; cook until coconut milk is foamy. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Samoan Green Banana

Ingredients

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

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