How to Make Plantain Mash Choose firm, green, unripe plantains. Slice off the very tips of the plantain, but leave on the peeling. Cut the unpeeled plantain into about three sections. Bring a pot of salted water to boil and add the plantain sections. While plantains boil, heat a skillet and oil on medium heat. Add onions and saute 2 minutes.
Cut the unpeeled plantain into about three sections. Bring a pot of salted water to boil and add the plantain sections. Reduce the heat and let the plantains simmer for about 20 minutes, or until a knife passes easily into the plantain. While plantains boil, heat a skillet and oil on medium heat.
Peel plantains, cut in half lengthwise and cut each half into 4 pieces crosswise. Add the plantains to the boiling water; cover and cook, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent boiling over, until the plantains are completely tender, about 30 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the plantains from the water to a large bowl.
The riper the plantain is, the sweeter the flavor will be. They can be used as a simple side dish, but many Jamaicans add cooked plantains into dishes with meat, beans, and/or rice. The plantains offer a sweet-but-savory texture to a variety of meals. Learning how to cook sweet plantains Jamaican style is not only easy, but quick and simple.