Spicy Plantain Puff Puff - Lola's Way !

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while cornmeal can be more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika offers a milder flavor, and chili powder can be more budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Peel the ripe plantains and drop them into a blender.

Add half a bulb of onion and one habanero pepper (seeds can be removed for less heat) into the blender with the plantains.

Blend everything until it becomes a smooth mixture.

Set the blended plantain mixture aside.

In a separate bowl, add plain all-purpose flour.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar (optional) to the flour.

Add a little bit of salt and instant yeast (no need to proof).

Add the blended plantain mixture to the dry ingredients.

Start with about 1 cup of warm water and mix everything together using clean hands.

Mix for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until the gluten develops.

Leave the batter to rest for about 40 minutes to 1 hour until it rises 2 to 3 times its original size.

After 1 hour, mix the batter to remove trapped air.

Heat vegetable oil until hot for frying.

Dip hands in water and scoop small portions of the batter, dropping them into the hot oil.

Flip the puff puffs while frying to ensure even browning.

Remove the puff puffs when they are golden brown, starting with the well-browned ones.

Place the fried puff puffs in a paper-lined sieve to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

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