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Fried Unripe Plantain (Nigerian Green Plantain)
Fried unripe plantain is prepared from unripe plantain, hence the name green plantain. It is served with fried yam, egg sauce or fried potatoes.
Ingredients
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- unripe plantain, peeled; unripe
- ground pepper, ground
- salt, to taste
- vegetable oil
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Method 4 steps
Slice unripe plantain into small rounds, then season with ground pepper and salt to taste.
Heat enough vegetable oil in a pan for deep-frying.
Deep-fry plantain, ensuring all sides are golden and cooked.
Remove from oil, and serve hot with fried yam and egg sauce.
