Tatale
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Tatale
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Tatale are delicious small spicy plantain patties that are also called the "golden pancakes of Ghana". They are generally served with bambara beans.
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Ingredients
- 2 Yellow Plantains (very ripe)
- ½ cup corn flour (fine corn meal)
- 1 onion , chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 small lemon (freshly squeezed)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper powder
- ½ pinch salt
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the plantains, place in a large bowl and immediately sprinkle with lemon juice.
- With a fork, mash the plantains and add the onion and ginger.
- Add the corn flour, chilli and salt and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- In a deep skillet, heat a large amount of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Maintain the temperature of the oil around 340 F (175 C) during frying.
- Form balls the size of a ping pong ball, flatten them slightly and fry on both sides until they are golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- In Ghana, the tatale are served as an appetizer or with beans called "bambara beans".
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