Plantain Porridge | Green Plantain Porridge || FRUGALLYT

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is often more affordable and still adds flavor.

fruit toppings

🥗Healthier: nuts

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Nuts add healthy fats while dried fruit is a budget-friendly alternative.

Peel the plantains by cutting lines along the edges and removing the skin.

Soak the peeled plantains in water with a little vinegar.

Place the plantains in a blender with coconut milk and coconut flakes.

Boil cinnamon sticks, star anise, bay leaves, and nutmeg in a pot.

Remove the cinnamon sticks and add the blended plantain mixture to the pot.

Add salt, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk to the pot.

Add lime rind and whisk continuously to prevent lumps.

Cook until the porridge is done.

Cooking Techniques

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