Alloco de Cameroun (Cameroonian Alloco)

Alloco de Cameroun (Cameroonian Alloco) is a traditional Cameroonian recipe for a classic snack or accompaniment of plantain slices deep fried in red palm oil. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Cameroonian version of: Cameroonian Alloco (Alloco de Cameroun).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Cameroon Recipes

Alloco de Cameroun (Cameroonian Alloco): A Cameroonian recipe for a dish of snack or accompaniment of plantain slices deep fried in red palm oil.

Ingredients:

1.5kg plantains
1l red palm oil (or groundnut oil)

Method:

Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 180°C.

Peel the plantains and cut into 6mm thick slices. When the oil is hot, add a handful of the plantain slices to the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until nicely and evenly browned all over.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper as you cook the next batch.

Season with salt if serving as a savoury snack or as an accompaniment. Serve dusted with powdered sugar if serving as a sweet snack.

These fried plantain slices are also ideal as an aperitif.