PLANTAIN CUPS FILLED WITH SHRIMPS STEW

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and has a similar texture.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Peel the plantains and slice them in half lengthwise.

Scoop out some flesh from each half to create a cup shape.

Brush the plantain cups with vegetable oil and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake the plantain cups in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in tomato paste or sauce, chicken bouillon, curry powder, black pepper, and salt.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.

Fill each baked plantain cup with the shrimp stew mixture.

Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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