Plantains are the less sweet, starchier equivalent to the banner . Unlike dessert bananas, plantains are almost always cooked before eating.
Plantain is also called cooking bananas. It is common in African and Carribean cuisines and grown in tropical regions around the world. Cooked plantains are nutritionally very similar to a potato, calorie-wise, but contain more of certain vitamins and minerals. They’re a rich source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6, and the minerals magnesium and potassium.Fried Plantain recipe is prepared straightforward and quick by peeling and slicing the plantain into your preferred shape. Add a pinch of salt, this is optional as the plantain tastes good with or without the salt .It can be fried with various types of oil, Vegetable oil, Fried Plantain, Groundnut oil and for a healthy option process by using an air fryer. Fry for about 5 minutes on medium heat or till golden brown then turn to fry the other side.
Fried Plantain is called Dodo in Nigeria when prepared fried plantain comes out crispy outside and fluffy inside, plantain is perfect as sides to rice dishes like Party Jollof Rice, White Rice and Stew and beans dishes. Paired with fried eggs, eaten on it’s own and sometimes added to salad.
Nutrition Facts
Fried Plantains
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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