How to make Spicy Fried Plantain

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This plantain recipe can be eaten as a snack or as a side dish. These are especially delicious when eaten with rice.

How to make Spicy Fried Plantain

This plantain recipe can be eaten as a snack or as a side dish. These are especially delicious when eaten with rice.

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Ingredients

10 - 15 minutes
4 people
  1. 4large ripe plantains
  2. 1 tbsppaprika
  3. to tasteSalt,
  4. 1 tspginger powder
  5. 1 tsplemon juice
  6. 1/4 tspnutmeg
  7. As neededVegetable oil, for frying

Cooking Instructions

10 - 15 minutes
  1. 1

    Wash and split all the plantains. Next, in a large bowl, diagonally cut the plantains into bite sizes.

  2. 2

    To season, pour in the paprika, salt, ginger and nutmeg and finally the lemon juice. Mix thoroughly to combine. Leave on the counter for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a large saucepan, pour in some vegetable oil and heat it up on medium high heat, to check for hotness, put in the oil, a piece of onion, if it starts to fry, the oil is ready, with a spider spoon, scoop and pour the plantain into the oil. Fry for 10 minutes then reduce the heat to medium low and fry for another 5 minutes. Time may vary so fry till golden brown. When fried, take it out and put in a colander or a bowl lined with tissue paper to absorb any excess oil.

  4. 4

    Serve with your favourite rice dishes or as a snack with some peanuts. Happy Frying!

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