Makara (fried Plantains With Spicy Tomato Dip)

Makara is a popular dish in Central African cuisine, featuring fried plantains served with a spicy tomato dip. This flavorful and satisfying dish is perfect as an appetizer or a side dish.

Makara (fried Plantains With Spicy Tomato Dip)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté the onion, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet pepper until softened.
  5. Stir in the paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the spicy tomato dip.
  6. Serve the fried plantains with the spicy tomato dip.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
2g
Fat
0g

Supplies

Frying pan Sauté pan Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Makara as an appetizer with a side of fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra heat, add more scotch bonnet pepper to the spicy tomato dip according to your preference.

Cost

$8