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.

Fried Plantain Nachos With Tomato And Onion Salsa (alloco Nachos)

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

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
  3. 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.
  4. Arrange the fried plantain slices on a serving platter and top with the tomato and onion salsa.
  5. 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