Plantain ladob is a traditional Seychelles recipe, often served as a dessert or side dish. This smooth and slightly sweet dish features plantains cooked in coconut milk flavored with exotic spices. It can also be made with pineapple.
Cooking time30 minutes
Total time30 minutes
Ratings:5 out of 1 vote
Difficulty:Beginner
Servings:
4
Special diet:naturally gluten-free
Ingredients
4 ripe plantains
400ml of coconut milk
3tablespoons of cane sugar
1 vanilla bean(or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract)
1/2tsp ground cinnamon
1/4tsp ground nutmeg
1pinch of salt
Preparation
1
Peel the plantains and cut them into large pieces.
2
In a large saucepan, pour the coconut milk, add the sugar, the split vanilla pod, the cinnamon, the nutmeg and a pinch of salt.
3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
4
Add the plantain pieces to the mixture and cook over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, until the plantains are tender and the sauce has thickened.
5
Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature.
