Oahu plaintain bake

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Plantains -- semi-ripe
1 tablespoon Honey
1 tablespoon Margarine
teaspoon Ground cinnamon
teaspoon Ground nutmeg
1 cup Sour cream

Directions

* Select large plaintains that are ripening but not completely.

Should not be mushy. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add ¼ teaspoon salt. Immediately add the plaintains which have been washed, cut into 4 pieces each, unpeeled. Cook until tip of sharp knife will pierce skin easily, about 7-9 minutes. Transfer to colander to drain and let cool briefly. Peel plaintains and place into blender. Add margarine, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. Puree coarsely, not completely smooth. Divide among 4 serving dishes, top with sour cream and sprinkle with more fresh ground nutmeg if desired. This recipe can be doubled.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill

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