🇦🇴 Angolan Cuisine

Banana Assada

Roasted Plantain

Prep Time 15 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 217 kcal

Ripe plantains halved and roasted until deeply caramelized on the outside while soft and sweet within. A universal Angolan side dish and snack.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 200C or prepare a charcoal grill.
  2. 2 Peel plantains and halve lengthwise. Brush lightly with oil.
  3. 3 Place on a baking tray or directly on the grill.
  4. 4 Roast 10-12 minutes per side until deep golden brown and caramelized.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt. Serve warm.

Did You Know?

In Angola, plantains growing near someone's home are considered partly communal — neighbors may help themselves to a few.