Oahu plantain bake

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Plantains -- semi-ripe
1 tablespoon Honey
1 tablespoon Margarine
⅛ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
1 cup Sour cream

Directions

* Select large plantains that are almost ripe, but not completely; they should not be mushy.

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add ¼ teaspoon salt.

Immediately add the plantains 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 plantains 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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