Description
Plantain (fried) made from plantain and palm oil
Yield amount
4
Yield units
Servings
Preparation time
35 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Total time
1 hour, 5 minutes
Instructions
How to make Plantain (fried)?
1. Peel plantain.
2. Cut up into thick slices (lengthwise or crosswise).
3. Add salt.
4. Heat oil in frying pan for shallow frying.
5. Fry pieces until golden brown and the starch is well cooked. Test with a fork which go through easily.
6. Drain with a slotted spoon.
7. Serve warm as a snack or side dish to main course.
Notes
Plantain is mainly starch but contains some carotene because of the orange/yellow colour. It should be served with a protein dish.
Source
Favourite Sierra Leone Recipes by Pamela Greene