Green Bananas in Aji Li Mojili Sauce
Transform your mealtime with the vibrant flavors of Green Bananas in Aji Li Mojili Sauce, a traditional dish that perfectly balances hearty and zesty notes. This recipe features tender, boiled green bananas paired with a tangy, herbaceous sauce made from fresh aji dulce peppers, garlic, cilantro, and a splash of lime juice. The creamy texture of the bananas blends seamlessly with the bold, citrusy punch of the aji li mojili, making it an ideal side dish or light appetizer. Quick to prepare and packed with authentic Caribbean flavors, this dish is a must-try for anyone seeking a unique culinary experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Green bananas
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 pieces Fresh aji dulce peppers (or sweet chili peppers)
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Peel the green bananas: Cut off both ends and make a shallow slit along the peel. Use the edge of a knife to pry open the peel and remove it.
Fill a medium saucepan with 4 cups of water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, add the peeled green bananas. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the bananas are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the bananas are cooking, prepare the aji li mojili sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic cloves, aji dulce peppers, white vinegar, olive oil, cilantro leaves, lime juice, black pepper, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Blend until smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you'd like a thinner consistency, you can add a teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches your desired thickness.
Once the bananas are cooked, drain them and let them cool slightly. Slice them into 1-inch pieces.
Arrange the banana slices on a serving plate and drizzle generously with the aji li mojili sauce.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 983 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 709 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
