MakembaFried Ripe Plantains

Name: Makemba (Fried Ripe Plantains)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Congo (Brazzaville)
Ingredients: 4 pcs Plantain (ripe); 250 ml Palm Oil; 4 g Salt

Ripe plantains sliced and fried until golden at the edges and soft in the center, a sweet-savory accompaniment served across the region.

Prep

10m

Cook

15m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

724kcal

Calories

Protein

58g

Fat

57g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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4pcs
Plantain (ripe)
250ml
Palm Oil
4g
Salt

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Method

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5 steps

01
Peel the plantains and cut them into thick diagonal slices.
02
Heat the palm oil to 180°C (356°F) in a wide pan.
03
Fry the plantains in batches until golden and lightly caramelized on both sides.
04
Drain well and season with the salt while still hot.
05
Serve warm.

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