How to boil green plantain

Wash the green plantains thoroughly.

Cut the ends off the green plantains and make a slit along the length of the skin.

Place the plantains in a pot and add water and salt.

Put the pot on the cooker and bring it to a boil.

Boil the plantains for about 20 minutes.

Check the plantains; if they are still hard, boil for an additional 10 minutes (total of 30 minutes if needed).

Remove the plantains from the pot and let them cool slightly.

Remove the skin from the boiled plantains.

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