Grilled Plantain with Spicy Tomato Sauce (Banane Plantain Grillée avec Sauce Tomate Épicée)
Banane Plantain Grillée avec Sauce Tomate Épicée is a popular dish in Burkinabé cuisine, featuring grilled plantains served with a spicy tomato sauce. This flavorful and satisfying dish is perfect as a side or main course.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Water
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush the plantain slices with vegetable oil and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and grill marks appear.
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add water as needed to create a thick sauce consistency.
- Serve the grilled plantains with the spicy tomato 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
- 180 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 1g
Supplies
Grill or stovetop grill pan Cutting board Knife Pan
Tools
Grill tongs Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the Banane Plantain Grillée avec Sauce Tomate Épicée as a side dish with grilled meat or fish, or as a main course with a side of rice or couscous.
Tips & tricks
For extra heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in the spicy tomato sauce. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Cost
$8