Green Banana Mash (Green Fig)

2 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 5 green bananas ((green figs))
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup almond milk ((118ml))
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 sprigs of thyme (stem removed)
• 2 tsp chadon beni ((spirit weed) can use cilantro instead)
• pink salt (to taste)
• 2 tbsp dairy free butter

Method

1. Fill a large pot with water (with 2 tbsp of olive oil) and bring to a boil.
2. Cut the ends of each banana and then slice the skin lengthways (do not remove the skin now).
3. Carefully lower the bananas into the pot of water and boil about 15-20 minutes until the skin and water darkens and the bananas are tender.
4. While the bananas are boiling, melt some dairy free butter in a skillet on medium heat.
5. Start by frying the cumin seeds for about 2 minutes
6. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 10 minutes until lightly golden and set aside.
7. Drain the water off the bananas and remove the skin (it should come off with ease)
8. Use a food processor/immersion stick/potato masher to puree the bananas adding the almond milk in intervals.
9. Use a fork or spoon to mix in the half of the cooked up onions along with the thyme/chadon beni, black pepper and pink salt to taste
10. Use the remaining onions to top the mash when serving.