Ingredients for Plantain Pudding:

• 1/4 lb flour
• 1 lb evaporated milk – large
• 2 ozs margarine
• 1 coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoon essence (almond or vanilla)
• 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
• 6 large green plantains
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

How to Make Plantain Pudding:

Peel plantain, wash and grate on smooth end of grater. Grate coconut, extract milk, then add to grated plantain. Add evaporated milk. Add margarine, sugar, spices and essence. Mix all ingredients, then add flour, ginger, and salt. Re-mix all ingredients. Grease deep baking dish. Pour mixture in dish.Bake at 350F for about 1 hour until liquid is absorbed and pudding is golden brown.

Ingredients:

• 8 green plantains
• 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1/4 cheese (grated)
• 1 small evaporated milk
• l large onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 teaspoon chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoon chopped celery

How to Make Plantain Pie:

Peel plantains, wash then cook until very soft. Drain water. Mash cooked plantains in a mortar until very smooth. Place mashed plantains in a bowl, then add all seasonings. Combine mayonnaise, grated cheese, and milk.

Mix all ingredients together. Place in a well-greased large deep Pyrex dish. Top with bread crumbs and a few sprinkle of grated cheese. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Craving a unique and flavorful appetizer that’s both easy to make and impressive to serve? Look no further than Plantain Cakes with Spinach Dip!

This delightful dish combines the sweet, starchy goodness of plantains with a creamy, vibrant spinach dip, creating a textural and taste bud explosion. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a satisfying afternoon snack, these plantain cakes are sure to become a new favorite. Let’s dive into this simple recipe that utilizes pantry staples and delivers a restaurant-worthy presentation!

Plantain Cakes with Spinach Dip Recipe Ingredients :

• 2 bundles/parcels spinach
• 6 limes
• 1 bulb garlic
• 6 red seasoning peppers
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for Plantain Cakes:

• 6 large green plantains
• Oil for deep frying
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Plantain Cakes with Spinach Dip:

De-leaf, chop, and blanch spinach in boiling water. Drain. Place in a food processor and make a paste.
Remove and place in a serving dish. To make garlic dressing, squeeze limes. De-seed the peppers and chop them finely. Peel the garlic bulb and pound or grind it to a paste. Place limes, pepper, and garlic paste in containers with a lid. e.g., a jam jar or bottle. Add salt, pepper, and olive oil. Shake well until combined.
Pour into the spinach paste and mix well. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

Plantain Cake Instructions

Peel the plantains and slice them into “discs.” Marinade in salt and pepper brine for 1/2 hour. Remove from brine and dry on paper towels. Deep-fry in hot oil and pound sharply with a quart bottle filled with water to create flat discs. Return to the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Serve piping hot with a spinach dip accompaniment.