Bata Fried Plantains With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Bata Fried Plantains with Spicy Tomato Sauce is a popular dish in Equatorial Guinea, known for its delicious combination of sweet and spicy flavors. This recipe is perfect as a side dish or appetizer, and it's easy to make at home.

Bata Fried Plantains With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1-2 hot peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté the onions, tomatoes, and hot peppers until softened.
  5. Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, sugar, and water to the tomato mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the fried plantains with the spicy tomato sauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
1g
Fat
0g

Supplies

Frying pan Saucepan Knife Cutting board Paper towels

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bata Fried Plantains with Spicy Tomato Sauce as a side dish with grilled meat or fish.

Tips & tricks

For extra heat, add more hot peppers to the tomato sauce. Adjust the spiciness to your preference.

Cost

$8