Sweet Ladob from Seychelles
A creamy dessert of ripe plantains simmered with coconut milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
This version of sweet ladob is made with ripe plantains and coconut milk. Other descriptions of the dessert include banana or sweet potato. Allow about 5 minutes for preparation and 45 minutes for cooking; it serves 4.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the plantains
Peel the plantains and cut each one lengthwise into quarters.
Ready to continue when: The plantains are peeled and cut into similarly sized long pieces.
5 min - 02
Assemble the pan
Place the cinnamon sticks in the bottom of a saucepan and arrange the plantains on top, cut side facing up. Sprinkle with the sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Add the vanilla pod and pour the coconut milk over everything.
Ready to continue when: The plantains sit on the cinnamon and are covered with the seasonings and coconut milk.
- 03
Bring to a boil
Heat the mixture until it starts to boil, then cook for 10 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The mixture boils and 10 minutes of cooking have elapsed.
10 min - 04
Simmer gently
Lower the heat and cook for another 35 minutes. Watch the pan so the mixture does not burn.
Ready to continue when: The mixture has cooked over low heat for 35 minutes and has not burned.
35 min
Ingredients
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