Cooking one of Africa’s local foods/Dodo and Ugali

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being healthier.

ripe plantains

Peel the plantains and slice them into diagonal pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.

Carefully add the sliced plantains to the hot oil in a single layer.

Fry the plantains for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.

Flip the plantains and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden on the other side.

Remove the fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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