How to make the famous Ghana roadside roasted plantain/Ghana dessert recipes

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: green plantains

💰Cheaper: bananas

Green plantains are lower in sugar and can be less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is considered healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity and flavor profile.

Add hot water to peanuts and then add salt, letting it sit for 2 minutes while stirring.

Strain the water from the peanuts and dry them in the sun or on the countertop.

Pour the dried peanuts into the air fryer and roast at 350°F for 10 minutes, then add an extra 10 minutes if not ready.

Wash the ripe plantains and slice them in half, making incisions on them.

Spread the plantains out on the rack of the fire to avoid burning, keeping an eye on them as they roast.

Flip the plantains to ensure even cooking.

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