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

Ingredients

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

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.