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Nigerian Dodo (Fried Ripe Plantain)
Dodo is a Nigerian dish of fried ripe plantain. It is often served with jollof rice, rice and beans, and beans porridge.
Ingredients
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- plantain, ripe4
- salt1/4 tsp
- chile pepper mixed with tomatoes, puréed and mixed with tomatoes1/2 cup
- vegetable oil1/2 cup
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Method 3 steps
Cut each ripe plantain into 6 small pieces. Toss with salt and chile-tomato purée to taste.
Heat ½ cup of oil in a frying pan. Add the 6 plantain pieces, and deep fry until all sides are golden brown.
Serve with jollof rice or bean porridge.
