How to: EASY Surinamese Bakabana Recipe

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthier fats, while sunflower seed butter is budget-friendly and nut-free.

ripe plantains

💰Cheaper: bananas

Bananas are more commonly available and less expensive than plantains.

chili peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes provide spice without needing fresh peppers.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and can offer a similar crunch.

Peel and slice ripe plantains into thick pieces.

Prepare the batter for coating the plantains.

Heat oil in a deep skillet until it is crackling.

Dip each plantain slice into the batter, ensuring it is completely covered.

Carefully drop the coated plantain slices into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, checking that the oil is crackling during frying.

Remove the fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with peanut sauce, optionally adding crushed raw peanuts and lime for texture and flavor.

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