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Cooked Ripe Plantain is really the easiest but great treat. They are very healthy when cooked. They taste delicious, soft and are easily digestible when cooked. The cooked ripe plantains are one of the solid foods that we give to babies when they are 8-9 months old. They are highly beneficial to adults as well. The nutritional value of plantains change when cooked, but for good. Here we are giving two healthy methods to cook ripe plantains. Get more healthy recipes at myeatingspace,com
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Cooked Ripe Plantain

Cooked Ripe Plantains are really the easiest but great treat. They are very healthy when cooked. They taste delicious, soft and are easily digestible when cooked. The cooked ripe plantains are one of the solid foods that we give to babies when they are 8-9 months old. They are highly beneficial to adults as well. The nutritional value of plantains change when cooked, but for good. Here we are giving two healthy methods to cook ripe plantains.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: myeatingspace.com

Ingredients

  • One Yellow Plantain Perfectly ripe
  • Water for steaming

Equipments

  • For Microwave method
  • Microwave safe bowl with a lid or plate
  • For Steam Cooking
  • Steamer with lid

Instructions

  • We can cook the ripe plantains by two methods.

1. Microwave

  • Wash the plantain in cold water.
  • Cut both ends of the plantain.
  • Place it in a microwave safe bowl. You can cut the plantains into half to fit in the bowl.
  • Cover loosely with the lid or a plate.
  • Cook for 5 minutes on high power.
  • Check whether soft and can be mashed like cooked potatoes.
  • You can flip the plantain and cook for another 1-2 minutes, if not cooked properly.
  • Let it sit covered for 1 minute for the heat to dissipate.
  • Transfer to a plate. Remove the peel.
  • Cut them into small discs and enjoy.

2. Steam Cooking

  • Wash the plantain in cold water.
  • Add water to steamer and bring to a boil.
  • Place the washed plantain inside the steamer. Cover with the lid.
  • Let it cook for 10-15 minutes or until soft.
  • Transfer the cooked plantain to a plate.
  • Peel-off the skin and enjoy.

Notes

While microwaving, do not close the lid tightly. If the lid is tight, the steam inside the bowl cannot escape and will explode causing injury. So loosen the lid while microwaving.
The exact cooking time depends on the power of your microwave and how ripe the plantains are. If the plantains are over-ripe, you will need less time to cook.