Talé Talé (Spicy Plantain Fritters) by @niangcook

35 min
Medium

4 servings

🍌

3

Plantain

🌾

200 g

Flour

🥄

11 g

Baking Powder

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🫚

0.3 g

Ginger Powder

🧅

70 g

Onion

🧄

9 g

Garlic

🌶️

10 g

Chili Pepper

🧂

Salt

⚫

0.3 g

Pepper

🫗

710 ml

Frying Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Peel the 3 ripe plantains and mash them into a smooth puree with a fork.

    ripe plantain
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴fork

  2. Step 2/9

    Grate the small onion and grate the 3 garlic cloves into the plantain puree.

    onion
    garlic
    ripe plantain
    🥣mixing bowl
    🪒box grater

  3. Step 3/9

    Finely grate or mince the chili pepper, then add it to the plantain mixture.

    chili pepper
    ripe plantain
    🪒box grater
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/9

    Season the mixture with the salt, black pepper, and optional ground ginger.

    salt
    black pepper
    ground ginger
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/9

    Add the 200 g wheat flour and baking powder, then stir until a thick, scoopable batter forms.

    wheat flour
    baking powder
    ripe plantain
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/9

    Pour the vegetable frying oil into the deep frying pan and heat it over medium-high heat.

    vegetable frying oil
    🍳deep frying pan

  7. Step 7/9

    Scoop portions of batter into the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until deep golden brown.

    ripe plantain
    wheat flour
    vegetable frying oil
    🍳deep frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄slotted spoon

  8. Step 8/9

    Turn the fritters once and fry for 2 to 3 more minutes until crisp and cooked through.

    vegetable frying oil
    🍳deep frying pan
    🥄slotted spoon

  9. Step 9/9

    Lift out the fritters and drain them on paper towel before transferring them to a serving plate.

    🥄slotted spoon
    🧻paper towel
    🍽️serving plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Baking, Seasoning, Vegetables, Spice

Ingredients

Plantain, Flour, Baking powder, Salt, Ginger powder, Onion, Garlic, Chili pepper, Pepper, Frying oil

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soy-free

Calories

475 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 79g, Dietary fiber: 6g, Total fat: 17g, Saturated fat: 2.5g, Sugars: 22g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 680mg, Sodium: 260mg, Magnesium: 45mg, Iron: 2.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg, Vitamin C: 19mg, Folate: 42mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, box grater, fork, wooden spoon, deep frying pan, slotted spoon, paper towel, serving plate

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish, Street Food

Occasions

Snack Time, Party, Family Meal, Celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

West African, Beninese, Togolese, Ivorian

Geographic

Benin, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Soft, Tender, Moist

Flavors

Sweet, Savory, Spicy, Garlicky, Oniony, Gingery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave in a warm environment), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in an oven, air fryer, or frying pan for best crispness), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer)