3 whole ripe plantains
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cardamom or another flavor
1 1/2 c. coconut milk

Peel the plantain and cut in half, lengthwise. Remove inner lining in the middle. Cut in half horizontally making 4 pieces from each fruit. Wash in cold water.

Put foil in a cooking pan, place in the fruit, cut side up, and put in the milk. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer, then add sugar, salt and flavoring.

The fruit must be covered with milk at all times, but do not cover the pan. When done, the milk will be thickened and brown in color. This may be served either warm or cold, two pieces per person.