Sweet, spiced pancakes made from mashed overripe plantain mixed with flour, ginger, and chilli, pan-fried to crispy golden discs.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: plate
Accompaniments: bean stew, bambara beans
Instructions
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1
Mash ripe plantains until smooth in a bowl.
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Add flour, grated onion, ginger, minced pepper, anise, and salt. Mix to a thick batter.
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3
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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4
Drop spoonfuls of batter and flatten into pancake shapes.
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5
Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
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6
Serve warm as a snack or alongside beans.
Did You Know?
The secret to perfect tatale is using the ripest possible plantains — the blacker the skin, the sweeter and better the pancake.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- mixing bowl
- frying pan
- spatula
Accompaniments
bean stew, bambara beans
The Story Behind Tatale
Tatale is a traditional snack of the Ewe and Ga peoples, using overripe plantains that might otherwise go to waste. This practical, delicious approach to minimising food waste reflects the resourcefulness at the heart of Ghanaian cooking.
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