Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Ripe plantains6
- Leaves (banana)6
- Salt1/2 tsp
Method
- LitumaBoil ripe plantains, pound into a dough and shape into balls (lituma).
- ServeServe and enjoy.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 220 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.6 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Fibre | 4.1 g |
| Sugar | 27.0 g |
| Sodium | 204 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Serving size | about 180 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens.
Quick answers
How long does Lituma take to make?
About 16 min in total: 6 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Lituma?
About 220 kcal per serving, with 2 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 180 g each.
Which allergens does Lituma contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Lituma from?
Lituma is a main course from DR Congo. Mashed plantain balls.
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