🇹🇩 Chadian Cuisine

Alloco

Fried Plantain Chips

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 308 kcal

Thick slices of ripe plantain fried in oil until deeply golden and caramelized, with crispy edges and a sweet, creamy interior. A beloved street snack and side dish enjoyed with grilled meats or spicy pepper sauce.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the ripe plantains and cut diagonally into thick slices about one centimeter wide. The plantains should be yellow with black spots for optimal sweetness.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 175 degrees Celsius. The oil should be deep enough to submerge the plantain slices.
  3. 3 Fry plantain slices in batches without overcrowding. Cook for three to four minutes per side until deeply golden brown and caramelized.
  4. 4 Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt while still hot.
  5. 5 Serve immediately while crispy and warm, with spicy chili pepper sauce on the side for dipping.

Did You Know?

Street vendors in N'Djamena sell alloco wrapped in newspaper cones, and the aroma of frying plantains is one of the most recognizable smells of Chadian market streets.