MakembaFried Plantains

Name: Makemba (Fried Plantains)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Congo (Kinshasa)
Ingredients: 4 pcs Plantain (peeled and sliced); 200 ml Vegetable Oil; 4 g Salt

Ripe plantains are fried until caramelized and golden at the edges while staying soft and sweet inside. They are one of the most familiar side dishes on Congolese tables and pair naturally with beans, stews, and grilled fish.

Prep

10m

Cook

15m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

627kcal

Calories

Protein

47g

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 (peeled and sliced)
200ml
Vegetable Oil
4g
Salt

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Method

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3 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (356°F) in a deep frying pan.
02
Add the plantains in batches and fry until golden on both sides and tender in the middle.
03
Drain on paper or a rack, then season lightly with the salt and serve warm.

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