How to Make Samoan Green Banana - A Step-by-Step Guide

Samoan Green Banana is a traditional dish from the beautiful islands of Samoa. This simple yet flavorful recipe is a staple in Samoan cuisine and is a beloved dish enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The dish is made using green bananas, which are boiled and then mashed into a smooth and creamy consistency, creating a hearty and comforting meal.

The green bananas used in this recipe are not your typical sweet and ripe bananas that you would eat as a snack. Instead, they are starchy a...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Combine coconut milk and onion in a bowl; set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 36g
    • Sodium: 26mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 459mg