Faalifu Fai Green Banana In Savory Coconut Sauce Recipes

FA'ALIFU FA'I-GREEN BANANA IN SAVORY COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Tip: place green bananas in some hot to touch water for 5 minutes to make the peeling of the bananas a little easier
• 2. Peel all bananas with a butter knife piercing either end of the banana skin and bringing the knife down (longwise) being careful not to damage the white flesh of the banana. Inch your way around the banana until the white flesh of the banana is exposed and free of the skin. Place bananas in shallow cold water to wash in - wash thoroughly as a darkish skin develops when the skinless banana is exposed to the air.
• 3. Place the bananas a medium saucepan and put enough water just to cover them. Cover the saucepan with it's lid and heat to boil. Let boil for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and pour all the hot water out leaving only the bananas in the pot.
• 4. While waiting for the bananas to cook, in a medium bowl pour the coconut cream and water and mix in the onions and salt to taste. Traditionally we stir the onions in with one hand crushing the onions in the process to help release the onion-ness into the solution.
• 5. Before pouring the coconut mixture into the pot, turn the element on again on high and then pour the mixture onto the steamed bananas. Let boil for 5 minutes then remove the pot onto a cooling rack and wait and you can either immediately pour the contents into a medium sized bowl or cover the saucepan again until you are ready to indulge in this tasty delicious savory staple dish. Make sure you pour the sauce to completely cover all bananas to savor the taste of each bite you take...This is treated as you would rice or potatoes and goes deliciously with almost any main dish such as fish, meat, poultry, vegetarian or any other ethical meal...ENJOY!!!

EASY CREAMY GREEN BANANA SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Put your saucepan on medium heat and bring in all the seeds, let them heat to give out their aroma, be careful not to roast them! about 2-3 mins depending on your heat source
• During this time chop ginger, onions, and garlic and bring them into the saucepan, and stir them together
• Add your oil of choice. Stir again
• Cover with a lid and keep stirring now and then 2-3 mins, as you peel the green bananas.
• Add in the bananas, stir well and cook for about 6 minutes. The green banana will stick on the saucepan. Keep on stirring now and then.
• Slowly pour in the boiling water, add water till it slightly covers the bananas.
• Increase the heat to let the boiling start and then simmer on medium heat for about 6 mins.
• Add salt and pepper, Cut off the heat and let this green banana dish cool down before blending it in your blender.
• Pour everything in your blender, blend till smooth. If you find the cream too thick just add some little water.
• The green banana cream should be a bit liquid but creamy. It will thicken when it cools
• Transfer this creamy green banana sauce into an air-tight jar and use it on pasta, potatoes, rice, or add it to your cooking veggies.
• This creamy green banana sauce will store well in your fridge up to 10 days.

SUAFA'I - SAMOAN BANANAS AND COCONUT CREAM

Steps:

• Peel the bananas and place in a medium saucepan. Add the water and then bring to the boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Break the bananas up with a wooden spoon, fork or masher.
• Sprinkle the tapioca into the saucepan while stirring. Add the coconut milk and then simmer over low/medium heat until the tapioca is cooked, about 15 minutes. Stir frequently. Finally, taste the suafa'i. If you like a little more sweetness, then add sugar to taste.
• Remove from the heat, leave for about 30 minutes to cool and then serve in a bowl or cup. You can also cool suafa'i completely, and refrigerate it. Once cooled, serve it as a snack or dessert.

SAMOAN GREEN BANANA

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk and onion in a bowl; set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Boil the bananas in their skin for 30 to 40 minutes; drain. Run the bananas under cold water until they are cool enough to handle. Remove the bananas whole from their skins.
• Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place the bananas in the pan. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the bananas. Cook until the coconut milk is foamy. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.