🇳🇬 Nigerian Cuisine

Dodo

Fried Plantain

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 324 kcal

Sweet ripe plantains sliced on the diagonal and fried to caramelized golden perfection, yielding crispy edges and a soft, candy-sweet interior.

Ingredients

4 very ripe plantains (skin should be mostly black)
Vegetable oil for frying
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1 Peel the ripe plantains and slice diagonally into 1cm-thick pieces.
2 Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3 Fry plantain slices in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden and caramelized.
4 Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5 Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Did You Know?

Nigerians are passionate about plantain ripeness — there are heated debates about the exact shade of black the skin should be before it is perfect for dodo.