Plantains In Syrup

We eat a lot of plantains in Thailand, they're like a fibrous unsweet type of banana. Because they have more fibre and bulk than normal banana they lend themselves to being grilled like this. Serve them with a sweet brown sugar syrup or honey to add in the sweetness.Ingredients 1 Ripe Plantain Per PersonSticks for grilling100 gms Dark Brown Sugar (for Sugar Syrup)100 mls WaterPreparation1. Slice the plantain into 3cm thick slices.2. Thread them onto the sticks side ways on (you can see in the photograph).3. Once they're threaded on, bash them with a mallet (I use a Thai mortar). This flattens them and helps break down the fibers making them easier to eat.4. Grill them until browned and cooked through. You can also dry fry or barbecue them.5. Once they're brown and cooked through, serve the a sugar syrup or honey.6. For the sugar syrup heat the dark brown sugar and water in a saucepan until dissolved. Boil off the water to make the sugar syrup thicker, then pour over the plantains.

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[Source: Appon's Thai Food Recipes]