Fried Ripe Plantains

Name: Fried Ripe Plantains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Sierra Leone
Ingredients: 4 pcs Plantain (peeled and sliced diagonally); 250 ml Vegetable Oil; 4 g Salt

Sweet ripe plantains fried until golden at the edges and soft in the center. They are a classic side for stews, rice dishes, and other savory meals across West Africa.

Prep

10m

Cook

15m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

729kcal

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 (peeled and sliced diagonally)
250ml
Vegetable Oil
4g
Salt

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Method

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4 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a wide pan to about 175°C (350°F).
02
Add the plantain slices in a single layer and fry until golden on the first side.
03
Turn the slices and fry until the second side is golden and the centers are soft.
04
Lift out the plantains, drain briefly, and season lightly with the salt before serving.

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