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Samoan Green Banana

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"This is a side dish most Polynesians love to eat with their main dish. Here in America, it's made with green bananas. Serve with Samoan palusami, teriyaki chicken, or steak. Enjoy!" — Goddess

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3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 large onion, chopped

6 small unripe (green) bananas

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Directions

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.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Growing up I always had to peel the green bananas with a stick or the back of a butter knife, this was very easy - BUT it's WAYYYY too much coconut milk for 6 bananas, for 6 bananas I'd only use a can of coconut milk (or cream) and maybe 1/4 onion, but I've never made small quantities of this stuff (always for family occasions and my dad usually makes it), but this was easy. Make sure your bananas are GREEN, if they're even the slightest yellow they're ripening and it won't be the same - you do need to add salt.

—Soifua

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Jun 14, 2010

This was awesome though I added my own touches as I did not think the onions would be cooked enough for me so after boiling and peeling bananas, I lightly sauteed the onion in coconut oil (so as not to deviate from the original taste) and also lightly sauteed the cooke bananas. When the onions and edges of bananas were lightly brown and the pan was extremely hot, I poured in a lite coating of coconut milk, then did it again until all the bananas were covered with a lite creamy coating of the milk, then I seasoned with salt and Adobo. Let me tell you, we went WILD over them. They were AWESOME. This is my new picnic food instead of potato salad! Much more nutritious!

—Victoria Z

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7 Ratings

Feb 05, 2008

Mmmm...that is good. I live in a town with alot of Samoans. And we have barbeque's all the time. And they bring Samoan food, and its yummy.

—Mishaloola

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Jan 09, 2009

We did not care for this. Perhaps the bananas weren't green enough, but the flavors didn't mix well.

—Justibuster

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Jul 13, 2009

Oh thank you soooo much for posting this. When I was younger and we had a big family get together there were always made. They're harder to come by now but luckily you posted this. I love eating this with corned beef and ketchup.

—Koki

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Nutrition

Calories
489 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
33.1 g
11%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
41.7 g
64%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
5.3 g
11%

Sodium
26 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Samoan Green Banana

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 489
Calories from Fat: 375

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.7g 64 %
** Saturated Fat 36.3g 182 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 26mg 1 %
** Potassium 459mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 33.1g 11 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 5.3g 11 %
** Sugars 1.1g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 28 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 69 %
** Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 21 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 32 %
** Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.