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

• 4 ripe plantains
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup puréed chile pepper mixed with tomatoes
• ½ cup vegetable oil

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Procedure

1. Cut each ripe plantain into 6 small pieces. Toss with salt and chile-tomato purée to taste.
2. Heat ½ cup of oil in a frying pan. Add the 6 plantain pieces, and deep fry until all sides are golden brown.
3. Serve with jollof rice or bean porridge.