Baked Plantains - Sierra Leone Flavours
User Reviews
5
18 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Side Dish, Breakfast, Lunch, Baked Goods, Others
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Cuisine
African, Vegetarian, Vegan
Baked Plantains - Sierra Leone Flavours
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Baked Plantains from Sierra Leone are sliced raw plantains brushed with oil, seasoned lightly with salt, then baked until golden and lightly caramelized at the edges. The baking produces a tender inside and slightly crisp exterior, preserving the natural sweetness of plantains. This simple preparation offers a savory-sweet side dish or snack with minimal ingredients and effort.
Description
This recipe features ripe plantains peeled and cut diagonally into slices, brushed with vegetable oil and sprinkled with salt. The plantain slices are arranged on a baking tray and baked at a relatively high temperature until they develop golden color and slight browning around the edges.
The finished plantains have a soft, tender interior with caramelized edges that add texture and enhanced natural sugars. As a baked version of plantain, this method avoids frying and delivers a gentle, mild flavor.
Serve the baked plantains warm as a side dish accompanying various meals or enjoy them alone as a snack. No other seasonings are required, allowing the plantains' flavor to stand out.
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Ingredients
- 2 plantain
- vegetable oil for brushing
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to fan assisted 180C / 200C / 400F / gas 6.
- Peel the plantains and cut into slices on the diagonal.
- Brush both sides of the slices with oil and put on a lightly oiled, lined baking tray and sprinkle on some salt
- Bake for about 25 mins or until golden and the edges start turning brown. Make sure to turn the plantains at least once during baking.
- Serve whilst warm.
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