Ivorian Alloco with Fried Sweet Plantains
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
For the Spiced Tomato Sauce
For the Aromatic Garnish
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.
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
Ivorian Alloco with Fried Sweet Plantains
Ivorian Alloco with Fried Sweet Plantains
Plating & Serving
Arrange fried plantains on a platter beside a bowl of spiced tomato sauce, garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant presentation.