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