# Cáscara de Plátano

This recipe is a health concoction using plantain peels, cinnamon and other ingredients, believed to have medicinal properties, according to the doctor in the video.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.5 cucharada canela verdadera de ceilán
- 3 hojas de laurel fresco
- 7 clavos de olor
- 0.5 cucharada jengibre en polvo
- 0.5 litro agua
- 2 cáscaras plátano

## Instructions

1. Cut the plantain peels.
2. Add the plantain peels in a bowl.
3. Add cinnamon, laurel leaves, cloves and ginger.
4. Mix well.
5. Pass the mixture to a pot.
6. Add water.
7. Boil for exactly 8 minutes.
8. Turn off the heat and cover the pot for 5 minutes.
9. Strain the mixture.
10. Serve in the glass.

## Equipment

- plate
- knife
- bowl
- pot
- strainer
- glass

## Tips

- If the plantain peels are completely black, even better, because the nutrient leucine reaches its peak.
- Cinnamon must be real Ceylon as the common one has toxins.
- Take it warm, preferably before 10 in the morning.
- If you take medications for diabetes or blood pressure, consult your doctor first.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FiHVnyvae/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fb3f3aad-2979-48e1-a80a-064a6c1ba4eb
- Extracted: 2025-04-15

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