Ivorian Alloco with Fried Sweet Plantains

Name: Ivorian Alloco with Fried Sweet Plantains
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: Ripe plantains; Vegetable oil; Salt; Olive oil; Onion; Garlic cloves; Crushed tomatoes; Paprika; Cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper; Ground nutmeg; Fresh parsley

A classic Ivorian street food delight

Dive into this flavorful West African dish featuring perfectly fried sweet plantains, spiced tomato sauce, and a hint of nutmeg, served with simple accompaniments.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Fried Plantains

Ripe plantains

4, peeled and sliced diagonally

Vegetable oil

1 cup, for frying

Salt

Pinch, to taste

For the Spiced Tomato Sauce

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Garlic cloves

2, minced

Crushed tomatoes

1 can (14 oz)

Paprika

1 tsp (optional)

Cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp (optional)

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Aromatic Garnish

Ground nutmeg

1 tsp

Fresh parsley

2 tbsp, chopped

Preparation

Preparing the Plantains

Peel and slice plantains

Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick pieces.

Season the plantains

Sprinkle with a small amount of salt and let them sit for about 5 minutes.

Preparing the Spiced Tomato Sauce

Heat the oil

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Sauté aromatics

Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.

Cook the sauce

Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Cooking Process

Fry the plantains

Preheat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry plantain slices until golden brown on both sides.

Be cautious of oil splatter when frying the plantains.

Simmer the sauce

Cook the sauce until it thickens and flavors meld together, approximately 10 minutes.

Season with nutmeg

Sprinkle ground nutmeg over the hot fried plantains before serving.

Plating & Serving