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How to Prepare Ivory Coast Most Famous Food from Plantian || ALLOCO - Kelewele

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Alloco

Cultural Context

Originating from Côte d'Ivoire, Alloco is a beloved street food made from fried ripe plantains, often enjoyed as a snack or side dish. It holds a special place in Ivorian culture, often served at gatherings and celebrations. Today, Alloco has found its way into various West African cuisines and is appreciated for its sweet, savory flavor and crispy texture.

IvorianCIside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 ripe plantains
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes are lower in calories and more nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with more beneficial fats.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Bell pepper offers flavor without the heat.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity and flavor.

1

Cut ripe plantains in the middle into thick pieces.

2

Heat vegetable oil until very hot.

3

Fry plantain pieces for 15 to 20 minutes until they change color and are crispy.

4

Remove fried plantains from the oil.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

deep skilletslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

AllokoAlloco fritters

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