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