Haitian Plantain Porridge (Labouyi Bannann)

Haitian Plantain Porridge (Labouyi Bannann) is an easy and healthy Caribbean-style breakfast dish prepared with fresh green plantains. Make it using my easy recipe (gluten-free, can be made vegan).

Here are more Haitian recipes you might like – Haitian Epis and Haitian Spaghetti.

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• About Haitian Plantain Porridge (Labouyi Bannann)
• Ingredients
• Plantain Health Benefits
• How To Make Haitian Plantain Porridge
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About Haitian Plantain Porridge (Labouyi Bannann)

Haitian Plantain Porridge, also known as Labouyi Bannann is a healthy porridge prepared with fresh green plantains.

It is pretty popular in Haitian households and is often made for breakfast.

This Haitian porridge is gluten-free, creamy, easy to make, packed with Caribbean flavors, and comes together in under 30 minutes.

It can easily be made vegan too.

You can easily double or triple the recipe.

Here are some more Caribbean recipes you must try – Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge, Jerk Chicken, Jerk Marinade, and Jamaican Cucumber Salad.

Ingredients

Green Plantain – You can easily find green plantain in the local vegetable market. This porridge can also be prepared with ripe plantains, but the flavor will differ.

Carrot – Carrot adds a mild earthy sweetness to the porridge.

Evaporated Milk & Coconut Milk – These 2 ingredients gives a creamy texture to the porridge.

In some households, people use sweetened condensed milk instead of coconut milk. In case you are using condensed milk, skip adding sugar.

For a vegan version, replace evaporated milk with almond, oats, soy, or rice milk.

Brown Sugar – I like to sweeten my porridge with brown sugar, but you can also use maple or agave syrup.

Star Anise – Adds a beautiful flavor and aroma.

Vanilla Extract – Use a good quality one.

Ground Cinnamon – Cinnamon is a must ingredient. It adds a beautiful flavor and takes the porridge to another level.

Plantain Health Benefits

Green plantain is rich in dietary fiber, which keeps you filled for longer and doesn’t raise your blood sugar level.

It is also considered very good for gut health.

Green plantain is high in Potassium and Vitamin A.

Its consumption provides you with natural energy, thus great for people who are in sports.

How To Make Haitian Plantain Porridge

Peel 26 oz (750 g) of plantains using a sharp knife and slice them into slices.

Peel a medium carrot and cut it into small pieces.

Add the sliced plantain, chopped carrot, and 1 cup of water to a blender.

Blend until well blended and smooth.

Add 1 cup of water and 1-star anise to a saucepan and bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

Once the water comes to a boil, add ½ cup of evaporated milk and ½ cup of coconut milk and stir well.

As soon as the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low.

Now add the plantain puree and stir until combined.

Simmer on low heat, frequently stirring, until the plantain is cooked and the porridge is thick, smooth, and creamy (10-15 minutes).

If the porridge tastes grainy, it needs to cook more.

Add 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup tightly packed brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon powder, and stir to combine.

Check for sugar and add more if needed.

Transfer the hot porridge to serving bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and serve hot.

Storage Suggestions

This Haitian porridge tastes the best when served fresh right off the pan.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for about 2-3 days.

Reheat in the microwave until nicely hot before serving. Add more coconut milk or evaporated milk to adjust the consistency.

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