Beans and Fried Plantain Recipe
This beans dish is pure comfort food. I cook the beans until just tender, then stir them into a palm oil sauce with scotch bonnet, onion and crayfish.
A little fresh ginger adds a sweet twist you don't expect.
It's special because it's simple, filling and full of flavour. My favourite way to eat it is with golden fried plantain and crispy fried fish on the side.
#CookpadApron2026
Beans and Fried Plantain Recipe
This beans dish is pure comfort food. I cook the beans until just tender, then stir them into a palm oil sauce with scotch bonnet, onion and crayfish.
A little fresh ginger adds a sweet twist you don't expect.
It's special because it's simple, filling and full of flavour. My favourite way to eat it is with golden fried plantain and crispy fried fish on the side.
#CookpadApron2026
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- 1
Cook the beans: Pick, wash and parboil the beans for about 5 minutes. Drain the water, add fresh water and the salt, then cook until tender.
- 2
Fry the plantain: Heat some palm oil in a pot and fry the plantain slices until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Make the sauce: In the same oil, add the ground scotch bonnet, diced onion and ground crayfish. For a sweet, aromatic twist, add the fresh ginger and sauté for a few seconds.
- 4
Combine: Add the cooked beans and stir well. Add a little more palm oil if needed.
- 5
Serve: Dish out the beans and serve with the fried plantain and fish on the side.
Tips
Don't overcook the beans; keep them tender but whole.
Use ripe (not overripe) plantain.
Heat the palm oil lightly so the pepper and onion don't burn.
Keep the ginger to 1 teaspoon.
Steam on the lowest heat.
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