Grilled Plantains With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Grilled Plantains with Spicy Peanut Sauce is a popular dish in Guinean cuisine, known for its unique combination of sweet and spicy flavors. This recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantains
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and lime juice to make the spicy peanut sauce.
- Grill the plantain slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until they have grill marks and are tender.
- Remove the grilled plantains from the grill and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve the grilled plantains with the spicy peanut sauce for dipping.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 4g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Grill Tongs
Tools
Knife Cutting board Small bowl Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the grilled plantains with spicy peanut sauce as an appetizer or side dish for a taste of Guinean cuisine.
Tips & tricks
For a twist, you can also sprinkle the grilled plantains with a pinch of ground cinnamon for added flavor.
Cost
$8