• Wash or rinse the fresh plantain.

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.