Try my new budgeting app Cheddar 🧀
Better than YNAB, Mint (RIP), or EveryDollar.

kelewele

4.7

(7)

www.africanbites.com
Your Recipes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 3

Cost: $7.63 /serving

Ingredients

Remove All · Remove Spices · Remove Staples

Export 9 ingredients for grocery delivery

Instructions

Helping creators monetize
Show ad-free recipes at the top of any site

Step 1

Using a sharp knife cut both ends off the plantain. This will make it easy to grab the skin of the plantains. Slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain,

Step 2

cut only as deep as the peel. Remove plantain peel by pulling it back.

Step 3

Cut plantains in diagonal pieces and set aside.

Step 4

Blend onions , ginger, garlic, in a blend or food processor, with just enough water to facilitate blending , then add cayenne pepper, lemon, nutmeg, salt and bouillon. Set aside

Step 5

In a large bowl toss the plantain cubes and ginger spice mixture

Step 6

Let it rest for about 10 to 20 minutes to absorb the flavor

Step 7

Heat up a large skillet or cast iron with oil up to ½ inch- medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

Step 8

Fry the plantain cubes in batches , turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan( it will cause the plantains to be soggy and absorb excess oil

Step 9

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried plantains to pan lined with paper towels.

Step 10

Serve warm.