When I tried this tatale recipe, I was hoping to recapture one of my childhood’s favorite taste: “tartines huile rouge,” palm oil fritters sold in a beach town in Ivory Coast. Well, while it did not quite yield the results I was hoping for, this recipe definitely stands on its own. I made two versions… Continue reading Plantain and palm oil fritters. Ghana-style tatale
Category: Plantain
Mangu builds bridges
When I first heard about mangu, it immediately reminded me of fufu, foutou, mofongo, kuku, or other similar mashed plantains dishes ubiquitous in West Africa and the Caribbean. The link was obvious to me,
Tostones rellenos almost did not happen
Name: Tostones Rellenos Eaten in: Latin America I was so excited when I set up to make this recipe. I had bought a fancy tostones rellenos maker and I was going to use it for the first time. When the key moment came and I took out my tool, it broke as soon as I… Continue reading Tostones rellenos almost did not happen
Stuffed plantain boats, take this festive boat ride anytime
Name: Stuffed plantain boats Eaten in: Jamaica Foodie: Linda I would make these stuffed plantain boats over and over again, just to look at them. The combination of colors and shape create a pure delight for the eyes. But then comes the time, where the eating must happen, and there again, you realize that the… Continue reading Stuffed plantain boats, take this festive boat ride anytime