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Ivorian Alloco with Fried Sweet Plantains

Name: Ivorian Alloco with Fried Sweet Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: Ripe plantains, 4, peeled and sliced diagonally; Vegetable oil, 1 cup, for frying; Salt, Pinch, to taste; 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; Ground nutmeg, 1 tsp; Fresh parsley, 2 tbsp, chopped

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

4.4(123 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 2, 2025

Ivorian Alloco with Fried Sweet Plantains — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fried Plantains

For the Spiced Tomato Sauce

For the Aromatic Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 803 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 64.5 g
Fat: 62.5 g
Fiber: 6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3213 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Carbs: 258 g
Fat: 250 g
Fiber: 24 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Ripe plantains 4, peeled and sliced diagonally	880	6	224	4	16
Vegetable oil 1 cup, for frying	1927	0	0	218	0
Salt Pinch, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 2 tbsp	239	0	0	27	0
Onion 1 medium, finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic cloves 2, minced	9	0	2	0	0
Crushed tomatoes 1 can (14 oz)	92	5	19	0	5
Paprika 1 tsp (optional)	6	0	1	0	0
Cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp (optional)	3	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Ground nutmeg 1 tsp	12	0	1	1	1
Fresh parsley 2 tbsp, chopped	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Plantains

1
Peel and slice plantains
Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
2
Season the plantains
Sprinkle with a small amount of salt and let them sit for about 5 minutes.

Preparing the Spiced Tomato Sauce

1
Heat the oil
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Sauté aromatics
Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
3
Cook the sauce
Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

How to Make Ivorian Alloco with Fried Sweet Plantains

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Fry the plantains
Preheat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry plantain slices until golden brown on both sides.
2
Simmer the sauce
Cook the sauce until it thickens and flavors meld together, approximately 10 minutes.
3
Season with nutmeg
Sprinkle ground nutmeg over the hot fried plantains before serving.