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