Fried Plantain with Spiced Honey (Banane Plantain Frite avec Miel Épicé)

Banane Plantain Frite avec Miel Épicé is a popular dish in Burkinabé cuisine, featuring ripe plantains fried to perfection and drizzled with spiced honey for a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors.

Fried Plantain with Spiced Honey (Banane Plantain Frite avec Miel Épicé)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to create the spiced honey.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  5. Drizzle the spiced honey over the fried plantains and serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
1g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board Small bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Banane Plantain Frite avec Miel Épicé as a delicious dessert or snack.

Tips & tricks

For an extra crunch, sprinkle some sesame seeds over the spiced honey before serving.

Cost

$5