Learn how to make Liberian street snack/ Liberian plantain recipe

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: green plantains

💰Cheaper: bananas

Green plantains are lower in sugar and starchier.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper has a milder flavor.

Peel the plantains and slice them.

Season the plantains with 2 tablespoons of chili pepper, 1 tablespoon of chicken seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of grated onion. Massage the seasoning into the plantains and set aside for 10 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil until hot but not burning.

Fry the seasoned plantains until golden brown, then drain on a plate.

Prepare the pepper sauce by cooking 3 tablespoons of grated onion and 1/2 cup of tomatoes together, then add 1/4 cup of puree and 3 tablespoons of red pepper puree along with 1 tablespoon of hot spicy habanero blended pepper.

Boil 6 eggs for 9 minutes for a soft-boiled egg, then cool in cold water before peeling.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary