Alloco (Fried Plantain with Pepper Dip)

Name: Alloco (Fried Plantain with Pepper Dip)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 very ripe plantains (black-yellow skin), peeled, sliced 1-inch thick on a diagonal; 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 tsp salt; 2 ripe tomato, finely diced; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded, minced; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp salt (for dip)

A beloved Ivorian street food of thick-cut ripe plantain slices fried golden and caramelized, served alongside a bright, spicy tomato and onion dipping sauce. The sweetness of the plantain plays perfectly against the fiery dip.

35 minEasyServes 4300 cal/serving

West AfricanAppetizerStovetopVeganHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 very ripe plantains (black-yellow skin), peeled, sliced 1-inch thick on a diagonal
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 tsp salt
2 ripe tomato, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded, minced
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt (for dip)

Instructions

1

Make the dip: combine 2 finely diced ripe tomato, 1/2 finely diced red onion, 1 seeded, minced scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, 2 tsp fresh lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt (for dip) in a small bowl. Toss and set aside to marinate while you fry the plantains.
2

Season 2 peeled, sliced 1-inch thick on a diagonal very ripe plantains (black-yellow skin) lightly with 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Heat 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying) in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. The oil should be deep enough to come halfway up the plantain slices.
4

Working in batches to avoid crowding, add plantains in a single layer. Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
5

Transfer fried plantains to a paper-towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining slices.
6

Serve hot alongside the pepper dip.

Questions

How long does Alloco (Fried Plantain with Pepper Dip) keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Alloco (Fried Plantain with Pepper Dip)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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