Title: Figue Vert (Green Banana) Gratin
Categories: Fruit Cheese
Yield: 4 Servings
| 3 | lb | Green bananas |
| 2 | c | Chicken Stock |
| 2 | tb | Butter |
| 1 | | Small Onion, chopped |
| 1 | c | Light cream or milk |
| 2 | | Eggs, beaten |
| | | Salt |
| | | Ground Nutmeg |
| 1 | pn | Cinnamon |
| 1 | c | Grated Cheddar Cheese |
| 1/2 | c | Fresh Bread Crumbs |
Grated Gruyere cheese can be used instead of cheddar cheese. Place bananas
in saucepan and add just enough chicken stock to cover. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat and simmer until bananas are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Using a potato masher, mash until smooth (chicken stock will be absorbed).
Let cool slightly. Meanwhile, heat butter in a small frypan and saute
onions until tender. Add the onions, cream, beaten eggs to cooked bananas
until combined; season with salt, nutmeg and cinnamon to taste. Mixture
will be quite moist. Place banana mixture in a buttered shallow baking
dish. Combine cheese with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 for
35 - 40 minutes or until top is golden. Serves 4 - 6. From The Gazette,
91/02/13.