Haitian Plantain Porridge, or Labouyi Bannann, is a Haitian dish that reminds me so much of my childhood. The fragrant smells of the porridge boiling up on the stovetop in the mornings would help me get out of bed a little swifter. A creamy hot bowl of porridge is a perfect way to start the day, and I am certain you are going to love this simple and sweet recipe.
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For the Plantain and Porridge Lovers
If you are a fan of oatmeal, cream of wheat, or porridge, you are going to love this simple breakfast recipe idea. This plantain porridge recipe is hot and super feeling throughout the morning. It only takes a few ingredients in a few minutes to put it all together.
Plantains are rich in fiber and vitamins. It is a perfect breakfast meal to start the day. If you want an alternative to your overnight oatmeal breakfast, if you want some thing that is hot and filling, or if you want some thing just sweet and delicious to start your day I definitely recommend this porridge recipe.
This recipe is near and dear to my heart because my mother taught me how to make it, and it’s another Haitian food recipe that ties me back to my culture. I hope you enjoy it just as much as I do. And I hope that the aroma and the flavors elicit sweet and blissful memories for you and your loved ones.
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Ingredients For Haitian Plantain Porridge (Labouyi Bannann)
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- Green Plantain. The base of the porridge that brings the Caribbean Island flavor to your bowl.
- Evaporated Milk. You can use your milk of choice. plant-based or dairy free.
- Sugar. Brown sugar, granulated sugar or honey. Use as little or as much as you’d like.
- Cinnamon Sticks.
- Star Anise.
- Water.
Kitchen Must Haves
How To Serve Porridge
I love to serve my plantain porridge in a bowl with a side of bread and coffee or tea. Here are a few more options.
- Bread or Crackers
- Coffee or Tea
- Berries and Nuts
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How To Make Haitian Plantain Porridge (Labouyi Bannann)
PLANTAIN PREP: Rinse, peel, and chop a large green plantain. Then blend with water until it is a smooth liquid with no chunks.
MAKE PORRIDGE: Boil a pot of water with cinnamon stick and star anise until it is a brown tea color. Then pour plantain mixture into the pot. Stir continuously to avoid any lumps and burning. Cook on medium-low heat until the porridge thickens. Add you milk, salt, and sweetener, then cook for a few more minutes on low heat. Serve hot and Enjoy!
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Plantain Porridge (Labouyi Bannann)
Ingredients
- 1 Plantain
- 3 cups of water
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 Star Anise
- Pinch of Salt
- ¼ cup Evaporated Milk
- 4 tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Rinse and Peel Plantain.
- Cut Plantain into small sized pieces.
- Add 1 1/2 to 2 cup of water to a blender.
- Add Plantain pieces onto the blender.
- Blend until liquid and smooth. If there are still chunks in the mixture, add a little more water and blend for another minute.
- In a small to medium pot, boil 1 cup of water with cinnamon sticks and star anise.
- Let the water boil for about 3-5 minutes, or until the water changes to a brown color.
- Add the plantain liquid into the pot and stir continuously on medium heat.
- As you stir, the porridge will reduce and thicken. Once it starts to boil, add your milk and a pinch of salt.
- Continue to stir, then add your sweetener of choice. Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, or Honey.
- Reduce heat to low, and let cook for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot with bread and enjoy!.
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