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Caribbean plantain curry on a white plate

Caribbean Plantain Curry

This authentic tasting and easy to make Caribbean plantain curry is so easy to make, filling and satisfying perfectly spiced ,and the perfect vegan weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 5 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Slightly unripe plantain should be hard, not soft
  • 2 Scallion
  • 2 Roma tomato
  • 1/2 Onion medium size
  • 1/2 inch Ginger
  • 3/4 Cup Coconut cream or thick coconut milk
  • 4 Stems Fresh Thyme
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet do NOT cut or burst!!!
  • 1 Bell Pepper yellow, red, or orange
  • 1 Cup Water

Seasonings Needed

  • 1.5 Teaspoons Jamaican curry powder see article for recommended brand
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon No Salt Seasoning
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 Teaspoon Jamaican All Purpose
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Except for the scotch bonnet and thyme, chop all your fresh herbs into small pieces. Cut your plantain into your desired size, set aside.
    Heat a pan of oil and "burn" aka cook your curry powder for about 20 second, then add in all the fresh herbs along with the other seasoning, Sauté for the next 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in your plantain and water and allow to cook for the next 7 minutes. Once the plantain is cooked through, add the coconut cream and stir, combine and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add salt to taste and serve with your side of choice and enjoy!