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.
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
- Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the plantain slices in the hot oil until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, sauté the onions and hot peppers until the onions are translucent.
- 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.
- Place the fried plantain slices on a serving platter and top with the spicy tomato and onion sauce.
- 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