Bananes Plantains FritesFried Plantains

Name: Bananes Plantains Frites (Fried Plantains)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Gabon
Ingredients: 700 g Plantain (peeled and sliced); 250 ml Palm Oil; 5 g Salt

Ripe plantain slices are fried until golden and lightly caramelized at the edges, giving them a sweet, savory character. They work as a snack, side dish, or a contrast to spicy stews and fish.

Prep

10m

Cook

15m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

718kcal

Calories

Protein

58g

Fat

56g

Carbs

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

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Ingredients

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700g
Plantain (peeled and sliced)
250ml
Palm Oil
5g
Salt

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Method

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4 steps

01
Heat the palm oil in a deep pan to 170°C (338°F).
02
Fry the plantain in batches until the slices are golden and tender, turning as needed for even color.
03
Transfer the fried plantain to a tray or plate to drain briefly.
04
Season lightly with the salt and serve hot.

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