Fried Plantains with Spicy Peanut Sauce (Makemba frites avec sauce Mafé pimentée)

Makemba frites avec sauce Mafé pimentée, or Fried Plantains with Spicy Peanut Sauce, is a popular dish in Congolese cuisine. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes it a delicious and satisfying meal.

Fried Plantains with Spicy Peanut Sauce (Makemba frites avec sauce Mafé pimentée)

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe plantains
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the plantain slices until golden brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  3. In a separate pan, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  4. Add the tomatoes, peanut butter, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Serve the fried plantains with the spicy peanut sauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Frying pan Sauté pan Knife Cutting board Paper towels

Tools

Stove Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Makemba frites avec sauce Mafé pimentée with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of cayenne pepper according to your preference.

Cost

$8