Boiled Green Bananas

Step 1

Bring salted water to boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Wash each banana, cut across the top of the banana and also the bottom but don’t go all the through.

Step 3

Cut lengthwise along the skin, like you are scoring the skin, and try not to cut into the flesh.

Step 4

Hold the banana with one hand while using the thumb the remove the skin from the white flesh.

Step 5

If the water isn’t boiling then place peeled bananas in a bowl with cold water.

Step 6

Transfer peeled bananas to the boiling water.

Step 7

Bring to boil, cover the pot, and reduce to simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender.

Step 8

Cut off both ends of each banana, make a slit along the side.

Step 9

Add bananas to boiling salted water and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 10

Drain water, allow bananas to cool enough to handle. Remove the skin and serve.