AHAYOE RECIPE (CANDIED PLANTAIN FROM TOGO)

'Ahayoe' is a popular snack from Togo, made from finely diced ripened Plantain and Onion.

The mixture is fried till you either have a crunchy CoCo Pop type of texture or remove it immediately it starts to brown for a softer version.

This recipe makes for a crunchy version and is a firm favourite of mine. 

This dish is also popular amongst the Ewe’s of Ghana and it’s a must try. 

It’s imperative to rid of the excess oil by using a colander and transferring into a mould tin to shape it perfectly.

To make this dish you’ll need the following;

2 ripened Plantain 

1 medium Onion

1 litre of Oil

Half a teaspoon of Salt

METHOD

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CRUNCHY KELEWELE

'Kelewele', a spiced and cubed fried ripened Plantain, is my idea of a romantic snack from 

Ghana. Why not try this crunchy version for your loved ones. Happy Valentines everyone.

It's imperative to use ripened Plantain for this recipe for the candy like texture

Ingredients; 

2 ripened Plantains

30g of chopped Ginger

3 Green chillies 

1 teaspoon of Mixed spice

Powdered red chilli

2 eggs

150g of Panko breadcrumbs

400ml of Sunflower or Groundnut oil

Method;

Cut the Plantain into cubes

Blend the Ginger, Chillies and Onion together into a smooth paste.

Add the blended Ginger mix, the mixed spice and powdered red chilli. 

Stir till well combined. 

Crack and beat the eggs in a bowl 

Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl. 

Pour the oil in a Wok / Saucepan and place on a medium heat. 

Tip;

Drop a cube of Plantain into the oil to test it's temperature. If it sizzles, the oil is ready. 

Using a ladle, scoop a portion of the spiced cubed Plantain into the beaten egg, then toss it in the breadcrumbs and fry till golden (about 5-6 minutes)

Repeat the process, till you have a golden crunchy Plantain. 

Tip;

When you add the plantain to the hot oil, please take all necessary precautions. 

Don't be tempted to stir the Plantain when you place it in the oil the first time. 

Let it fry for about a minute before you stir. This will enable the coating to stick. 

Best enjoyed with Palm wine or Pineapple and mint smoothie. 

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PLANTAIN & SUYA CRUMBLE

In the coming weeks, find inspiring Christmas recipes on my blog with the 'Ndudu twist'. 

Ingredients are carefully selected to ensure they're readily available to everyone and alternatives are offered. 

Let's start with this easy but equally impressive nibble. 

Thinking about ways to incorporate similar but unusual flavours to traditional recipes enabled me to create this recipe. 

This recipe is inspired by 'Kelewele' (a spicy fried, cubed ripened Plantain) which is a popular street food in Ghana. 

Click here for the Kelewele recipe. 

KELEWELE

Kelewele is served with peanuts , hence the idea of making a Suya crumble(made from peanuts and African spices) to accompany the Plantain would be a match made in heaven. 

Enjoy this nutty, sweet, spicy snack and don't forget to comment and leave a feedback.  

Ingredients: 

2 large ripened , peeled Plantain cut in half and into long strips. 

100ml of Coconut oil

Herby Suya mix

15g of finely chopped fresh Oregano or your favourite herb. 

30g of finely diced spring onions 

10g of finely diced fresh Parsley 

50g of Suya mix

20g of crushed roasted peanuts

Salt and pepper to taste 

Alternatives;

 Mint, Lemon rind, Coriander or Basil

Method;

Add the Coconut oil to a frying pan, place on a medium heat for 3-4 minutes. 

Add the Plantain strips, fry for 2 minutes on each side and set aside.

Mix all the Suya ingredients (to create a herby Suya mix) together into a crumble texture and set aside.  

Toss the hot Plantain in the Suya mix and serve immediately. 

Perfect with Apple juice, Palm wine or Cider. 

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Crispy fried Plantain

I had this crispy fried plantain at a restaurant in Barbados (Tides). The waiter was very kind to get me the recipe. I have been craving for a  spicy coconut black eyed beans stew (recipe coming up) and thought of this, as the perfect accompaniment. You can get Plantain in most ethnic shops or from selected Supermarkets. Treat yourself to this vegetarian dish. 

Ingredients

Serves 4

3 large Plantains removed from it's skin and sliced sideways 

500ml Sunflower oil / Rapeseed oil

4 tablespoons of Panko breadcrumbs or Ground cornflakes

Salt

Method:

Place the sliced Plantain in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and mix well. 

In a frying pan add the oil and place on a medium heat

Test the oil is hot by dropping a pinch of bread. 

If it quickly sizzles you know the oil is ready. 

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs or cornflakes (whichever you prefer) and toss the plantain till well coated. 

Carefully put each plantain in the oil (preferably use a ladle) and fry for 2 minutes on one side and 1 minute on the other or until golden brown.

Cover your strainer with a couple of sheets of kitchen paper

Using a slotted ladle, remove the perfectly cooked plantain and place it in your covered strainer. 

Serve warm a Coconut spiced black eyed beans

Recipe coming up!

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