Peruvian ripe plantain Chapo: an Amazonian drink
Banana chapo is the Amazonian drink, super creamy and comforting, that you were looking for to enjoy at any time of day with the authentic taste of our jungle.
Ingredients · Servings 3
- 2 ripe bellaco bananas (with black or spotted skin)
- Water (enough to cover the bananas)
- Sugar to taste (optional)
- Evaporated milk (or to taste)
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Method · PT0M
- Peel the plantains and cut them into pieces.
- Place the pieces in a pot with enough water to cover them and cook over medium heat until completely soft.
- Blend the bananas with the water from their cooking, adding sugar to taste if needed.
- Add the evaporated milk and continue blending until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve the drink hot or warm with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.
The plantain chapo is one of those traditional recipes that immediately transports you to the warmth of the Peruvian Amazon.
This drink is not only delicious and restorative, but it's also easy to make at home with very few ingredients.
Perfect for breakfast or those afternoon moments when you crave something sweet and warm. Take the bananas out of the fruit bowl and get ready, because today we'll show you how, step by step.
