Vegetarian
4
approximately 30 min

Boiled plantains make an easy-to-prepare base for meat or vegetable stews. Because of the amount of agricultural chemicals used in fruit cultivation, we suggest a good soap and hot-water scrub before cooking plantains this way. If you prefer, you may peel them before boiling.
The Africa News Cookbook

• 4 large plantians

Drop unpeeled plantains in boiling water. Cook for 15- 20 minutes until test plantain is tener when pierced with fork. Peel before serving.Barack Obama