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This recipe is inspired by Africa's popular green banana dish. It's a delightful combination of boiled green bananas paired with a sweet and slightly caramelized pineapple sauce. Perfect as a dessert-style dish, it's sweet, soft, and a unique way to enjoy bananas. The optional sprinkle of cinnamon adds an extra layer of flavor to this simple yet delicious recipe.
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Cut off both ends of each banana. Make a shallow slit along the skin and peel.
Place bananas in a pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and boil for 15–20 minutes until soft but not mushy.
In a pan, heat butter or coconut oil.
Add pineapple chunks and sugar, sauté for 5–7 minutes until the pineapple becomes soft and slightly caramelized.
Slice boiled bananas into bite-sized pieces.
Pour warm pineapple sauce over the bananas.
Optional: Sprinkle a little cinnamon for extra flavor.
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This dish is sweet and soft, making it perfect as a dessert-style dish.
For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon over the dish before serving.
Can I use ripe bananas instead of green bananas?
No, this recipe specifically requires unripe green bananas as they hold their shape and texture better when boiled.
Can I use canned pineapple instead of fresh pineapple?
Yes, you can use canned pineapple chunks if fresh pineapple is not available. Just make sure to drain the syrup before using.
Can I adjust the sweetness of the pineapple sauce?
Yes, you can adjust the amount of sugar in the pineapple sauce to suit your taste preferences.
What can I use as a substitute for butter?
You can use coconut oil as a substitute for butter in this recipe.
Can I prepare the pineapple sauce in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the pineapple sauce in advance and reheat it before serving.
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