Mashed Green or Semi-ripe Plantain

Trim the ends and slit the skin as before but this time you can cut the plantain in two and drop into boiling water with the skin on. (You can do the same with green bananas.) Boil for about 10–15 minutes until a fork goes in easily (like with a potato). The skin will come off magically. Drain, remove skin and mash the flesh with butter and milk. Season this with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve as you would mashed potatoes.