How To Boil Plantain (With Or Without The Skin)
Let's boil plantain the easy way, with or without the skin and ripe or unripe (green).
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Active Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: Carribean, Columbian, Mexican, Puerto Rico
Yield: 2
Saucepan
Knife and Cutting Board
Fork or Tongs
- 1 Large Fresh Plantain (Unripe or Ripe)
- Water
- Salt Optional
Boil The Plantain Whole (Easiest Way)
Place whole plantain into a large pot and cover with water.
Bring to a boil and then keep on medium to simmer until fork tender. About 30-35 minutes. Remove from the pot with tongs and set aside to fully cool.
Once cooled cut the ends of the plantain and the cooked skin can be easily peel and discarded. It's ready to eat.
Boil The Plantain Cut With The Skin
Cut the ends of the plantain off and discard.
Keep the skin on and cut into four to six large chunks.
Place cut plantain into a saucepan and cover with water. Add salt, if prefered.
Bring to a boil and then keep on medium to simmer until fork tender. For about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the pot with tongs or a slotted spoon. Let cool and peel the cooked skin. Ready to eat, Enjoy.
Boil The Plantain Peeled Without The Skin
Cut the ends of the plantain off and discard.
Cut into four to six large chunks. With a small knife cut around the plantain pieces, little by little (strips downward) to remove the skin easily.
Place cut plantain into a saucepan and cover with water. Add salt, if prefered.
Bring to a boil and then keep on medium to simmer until fork tender. About 20-25 minutes. Remove from the pot with tongs or a slotted spoon. Ready to eat.