🇲🇱 Malian Cuisine

Alloco

Fried Plantain with Chili

Prep Time 15 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 316 kcal

Ripe plantain slices deep-fried to golden perfection and served with a fiery scotch bonnet and onion relish, a beloved street food across Mali.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel plantains and slice diagonally into 1cm thick pieces.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep pan to 175C.
  3. 3 Fry plantain slices in batches until deep golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Mix sliced scotch bonnet, onion rings, vinegar, and salt for the relish.
  5. 5 Serve hot plantains with the chili-onion relish on the side.

Did You Know?

Alloco vendors in Bamako are so popular that regulars have their own specific vendor they are loyal to, much like a favourite barista.