HOW TO PREPARE BOILED PLANTAIN WITH TOMATOES SAUCE

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient, and tomato paste is often less expensive.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric adds health benefits and ground ginger is a more affordable option.

coriander leaves

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley is a common substitute, while spinach is economical and adds nutrition.

Wash the ripe plantains thoroughly to remove any sand.

Cut the plantains into halves to ensure they fit well in the pot.

Do not peel the skin off the plantains before boiling to avoid them soaking water.

Place the plantains in a pot of water on the fire and cover it, boiling for about 20 minutes until done.

While the plantains are boiling, heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot.

Add chopped onions and fresh tomatoes to the hot oil and stir.

Add the blended fresh pepper to the pan.

Season the sauce with salt and seasoning cubes, mixing well.

Allow the sauce to fry until oil rises to the top, indicating it is well cooked.

Once the plantains are done, turn off the heat and drain them.

Plate the boiled plantains and pour the tomato sauce over them.

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