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