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Folks: Not all sweet potatoes are created equal, the same applies to the fries made from them.
The sweet potatoes found in West Africa have a yellow flesh and are less sweet than their counterparts grown found elsewhere. When turned into fries, they liberate a flavor which is both mild and memorable. They used to be my favorite snack food when I was growing up: scarcity played a role there, as we never had them as often as other snacks like Alloco for example. …
Boiled yuca is commonly used as a side dish in some West African countries because yuca is locally grown and often less expensive than other goods such as rice and potatoes. It is very easy to cook and goes very well with …
I often joke around that even if knew that a plate full of alloco was a trap, I would still go ahead and eat the plantains, and then try my best to get out of the trap afterwards. In other words, alloco is the easiest way to “catch me…”
Alloco is one of the most popular dishes in Cote d’Ivoire. Tasty and versatile, the fried plantains are eaten at any time of the day and can serve as a snack, appetizer, main dish and more. …
