Ash plantain !! Cook it like cashew nuts | village food fry recipe | mali cooking

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes offer a similar texture with added nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is considered healthier.

Peel the Ash plantains and slice them diagonally into thick pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil in a single layer.

Fry the plantains until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

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