Breakfast: Labouyi Bannann (Pronounced: /labuwi banan/) – Plantain Porridge

Munch Classes introduces breakfast Plantain Porridge as a creamy, naturally sweet, and comforting bowl, crafted by blending ripe plantains with milk and spices, then simmering it to a smooth, thick consistency.

Munch Classes teaches how to prepare the mixture by selecting perfectly ripe plantains, ensuring every spoonful is infused with their natural sweetness and unique texture.

Munch Classes emphasizes precise techniques like continuously whisking to achieve a lump-free consistency as participants cook, and explains how to finish with a dash of nutmeg and a drizzle of condensed milk for a signature flourish that balances tradition and creativity.

🏺 Cultural History + Proverb
Munch Classes reveals how breakfast Plantain Porridge originates from the resourceful use of abundant plantains in Haiti, where it’s cherished for its nourishing qualities and as a beloved children’s and adult’s breakfast.

Munch Classes explores how the dish developed as a convenient and energy-boosting morning meal, tied to its ease of digestion and comforting warmth, showing how food often reflects the soul of its people.

Munch Classes shares the local saying:
“Sa ki nan kay la, se sa ki sou tab la.” – “What is in the house, is on the table.”
This proverb illustrates how the dish reflects the principle of using readily available ingredients and making the most of what you have, encouraging reflection on how flavor and wisdom pass from one generation to the next.