SAMOAN GREEN BANANA

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This is a side dish most Polynesians love to eat with their main dish. Here in America, it's made with green bananas. Serve with Samoan palusami, teriyaki chicken, or steak. Enjoy!

Provided by Goddess

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

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

Steps:

  • Combine the coconut milk and onion in a bowl; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Boil the bananas in their skin for 30 to 40 minutes; drain. Run the bananas under cold water until they are cool enough to handle. Remove the bananas whole from their skins.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place the bananas in the pan. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the bananas. Cook until the coconut milk is foamy. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Fat 41.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 36.3 g, Sodium 26 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Naemul Islam
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I'm not sure why this recipe has so many positive reviews. I thought it was terrible.


Og Monet
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This recipe was a disappointment. The bananas were not flavorful and the sauce was too salty.


nasir kakar
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Habete Man habete
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This recipe is a fail. The bananas were not cooked evenly and the sauce was too thick.


Md momin sheaik Momin
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. The bananas were burnt and the sauce was curdled.


Siam Ahamed
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This was the worst recipe I've ever tried. The bananas were mushy and the sauce was gross.


Yishak Daniel
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I would not recommend this recipe. The bananas were not cooked properly and the sauce was too watery.


Ionut Cosmin Streche
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This recipe was a waste of time. The bananas were hard and the sauce was bland.


Raghad Serhan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bananas didn't come out as tender as I would have liked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Banele Sibiya
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it. The bananas were cooked perfectly though.


murugi sam
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The green bananas were actually really good and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hasan mahadi Shaon
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The bananas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ryan Silva
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The bananas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Olivia Duran
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I've never had Samoan food before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The bananas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.


Blaze 949
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the green bananas and the creamy sauce.


Laa Suw
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of green bananas. But I'm so glad I did! The bananas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chandani Shah
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This was my first time cooking Samoan food, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The bananas were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy.


Momma hossain Monna hossain
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I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The savory sauce balanced out the sweetness of the bananas perfectly.


Kame Jane
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This was a great recipe! The bananas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bala Yakubu
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Fa'afetai tele lava for sharing this recipe! It brought back so many childhood memories. My grandma used to make this all the time, and I always loved it. I tried your recipe last night, and it was just as good as I remembered. Thank you!