Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Banana | 1 medium (118g) | 105 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Plantain | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4-6 plantain bananas slightly ripe, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper
- ½ peeled, grated fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tbsp water
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Directions
Grind together grated ginger root, pepper, and salt, and then mix with water. In a glass bowl toss together the plantain cubes and spice mixture.
In a deep skillet, heat oil up to 350 degrees F. Fry plantains, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on absorbent paper, keep in warmed oven until all the plantains are fried. Serve immediately.
Category:Congolese Recipes
Category:Congolese Appetizers