Aloco Camerounais (Cameroonian Aloco)

Aloco Camerounais (Cameroonian Aloco) is a traditional Cameroonian recipe for a classic accompaniment of diced plantains fried in red palm oil until their outsides are crisp. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Cameroonian version of: Cameroonian Aloco (Aloco Camerounais).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

2

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesCameroon Recipes



Aloco is, essentially, an accompaniment made from diced plantains that are fried in oil until the outside is crisp.

Ingredients:

4 ripe plantains
100ml red palm oil

Method:

Peel the plantains and cube the flesh.

Heat the palm oil in a pan, and when hot add the plantain pieces. Fry until cooked through and nicely browned and crisp on the outside (about 10 minutes).

Serve hot, seasoned with a little salt, as an accompaniment.