Fried Plantain Topped With Spicy Tomato And Onion Sauce (alloco Explosion)

Fried plantain topped with spicy tomato and onion sauce, also known as Alloco Explosion, is a popular street food in Ivory Coast. This dish combines the sweetness of ripe plantains with the savory and spicy flavors of the tomato and onion sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying snack or side dish.

Fried Plantain Topped With Spicy Tomato And Onion Sauce (alloco Explosion)

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe plantains
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2-3 hot peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Fry the plantain slices in the hot oil until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté the onions and hot peppers until the onions are translucent.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, ground ginger, and salt to the onion and pepper mixture, and cook until the tomatoes are soft and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Place the fried plantain slices on a serving platter and top with the spicy tomato and onion sauce.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
2g
Fat
8g
Fiber
5g

Supplies

Frying Pan Serving Platter

Tools

Knife Cutting Board Paper Towels

Serving suggestions

Alloco Explosion is best served as a snack or side dish alongside grilled meats or fish.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of hot peppers used in the recipe.

Cost

$8