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.

Grilled Plantain with Spicy Tomato Sauce (Banane Plantain Grillée avec Sauce Tomate Épicée)

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

  1. Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Brush the plantain slices with vegetable oil and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and grill marks appear.
  3. In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add water as needed to create a thick sauce consistency.
  6. 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