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Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 celery (finely chopped)
1 onions (small, finely chopped)
1 carrots (finely chopped)
2 garlic (minced)
5 cups chicken stock
2 green plantains (peeled and diced)
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onions, carrots, and garlic, and sautee for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Add plantains, 4 tablespoons cilantro, cumin and bay leaf. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the plantains are very tender. Discard the bay leaf. With a slotted spoon, scoop out 1 cup of solids and place them in a food processor or blender. Puree, add some of the cooking liquid, if need be, dish and serve.