How To Make Roasted Plantains | Bole | Boli Recipe |Grilled Plantains

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes offer similar sweetness and texture.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp provide umami flavor at a lower cost.

Preheat oven to medium-high heat.

Peel the ripe plantains and cut them in half lengthwise.

Brush the cut sides of the plantains with vegetable oil.

Sprinkle salt and pepper on the plantains.

Place the plantains cut-side down on the grill.

Grill for 5-7 minutes until charred and tender.

Flip the plantains and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Remove plantains from the grill and let cool slightly.

Serve with pepper sauce and a sprinkle of ground crayfish.

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