Fried Plantain
Soft, sweet and juicy. This Fried Plantain (dodo) is so quick and easy to prepare plus you only need two ingredients to make it! Plantain is a simple, versatile dish that can be served as a side with lunch, dinner or as a main with beans, eggs, stew and more.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 314kcal
Equipment
- Deep fryer or pan
- knife
- chopping board
Ingredients
- 3 plantains
- Vegetable or sunflower oil
Instructions
- Peel and chop plantain diagonally.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pan.
- Add plantains and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Once done, leave plantain to soak on a paper towel and serve as desired.
Notes
- Heat: Do not use high heat to fry the plantain as it will result in burning.
- Plantain: Your plantains should not be too ripe or your fried plantains will be mushy. plantains should be ripe and firm to the touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 151g | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.81g | Protein: 1.75g | Fat: 17.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.852g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9.908g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.916g | Trans Fat: 0.091g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 20.14g | Vitamin A: 1513IU | Vitamin C: 24.7mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.81mg