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Ibitoki en sauce (plantain in peanut sauce)

Cooked plantain bananas simmered in a smooth sauce of peanut, tomato and onion. A rich, protein-packed dish full of flavour, typical of home cooking.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

585 kcal per serving

Protein
11.8 g
Carbohydrates
68.4 g
Fat
27.6 g
of which saturated fat
5 g
Fiber
7.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantain bananas and cut them into large chunks.
  2. Sauté the thinly sliced onion in the oil for 5 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes.
  3. Dilute the peanut paste in 300 ml of warm water, then pour it into the pan with the spices and salt.
  4. Add the plantain bananas and the remaining water, cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  5. When the bananas are tender and the sauce is smooth, adjust the seasoning and serve hot.

Variations and tips

With whole peanuts. Crush 50 g of roasted peanuts and add them at the end of cooking for a crunchier texture.

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