Alloco

Fried ripe plantain with spicy onion relish.

Ingredients

• 4 Ripe plantains
• 2 Onions
• 2 Tomatoes
• 2 Chili
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 3 cups Frying oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice

Method

1. Cut the plantains — Peel and slice on a diagonal about 1 cm thick.
2. Salt — Toss with salt and let stand 10 minutes.
3. Fry — Fry in hot oil for 3 minutes a side until deep gold and caramelised.
4. Make the relish — Chop the onion, tomato, chili and ginger and dress with lemon and salt.
5. Alloco is ready — Drain and serve hot with the relish alongside.

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