Fried Plantain Nachos With Tomato And Onion Salsa (alloco Nachos)
Fried plantain nachos with tomato and onion salsa, also known as Alloco Nachos, is a delightful Ivorian twist on the classic nachos. This dish combines the sweet and savory flavors of fried plantains with a zesty tomato and onion salsa, creating a unique and delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomato, chopped onion, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste to make the salsa.
- Arrange the fried plantain slices on a serving platter and top with the tomato and onion salsa.
- Serve the Alloco Nachos immediately and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 220 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Frying pan Serving platter
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Alloco Nachos with a side of spicy dipping sauce or a refreshing avocado cream for added flavor.
Tips & tricks
For extra crunch, you can sprinkle some crumbled fried bacon or toasted coconut flakes on top of the Alloco Nachos before serving.
Cost
$8