Fa'alifu Fa'i (Coconut-Stewed Green Bananas)
Green bananas simmered in coconut cream with onion until tender and creamy, a savory side dish often served alongside meat or fish. The unripe bananas take on a starchy, almost potato-like texture.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 260 kcal
Equipment
- •Medium saucepan
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 260 kcal
- fat
- 12
- carbs
- 40
- protein
- 3
- calories
- 260
Instructions
- 1
Peel the green bananas with a small knife. Cut each banana in half lengthwise.
- 2
Put the bananas and onion in a saucepan. Pour in enough coconut cream to just cover them.
- 3
Heat until the liquid simmers gently. Keep the heat low so it does not boil hard.
- 4
Cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the bananas are tender and the sauce thickens.
- 5
Season with salt. Serve the dish warm.
Chef's tips
Pick completely green, unripe bananas. Any yellow skin will make them turn mushy instead of firm.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of coconut cream if it has thickened too much.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using ripe bananas, which become sweet and fall apart
- •Boiling the pan too hard, which makes the coconut cream separate
Serving suggestions
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