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Plantain mosa (spicy plantain fritters)

Fritters made from very ripe plantain mixed into a risen batter and spiced with habanero pepper, typical of Nigerian street food. Golden outside and soft inside, they are eaten hot, as a snack or with drinks.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Nutrition facts

566 kcal per serving

Protein
12.8 g
Carbohydrates
95.5 g
Fat
12.9 g
Fiber
6.4 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 plantains and cut them into small cubes or thick slices.
  2. Blend the deseeded habanero with a little water to a fine purée.
  3. In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, salt and pepper purée. Gradually add the lukewarm water until you have a soft, thick batter.
  4. Fold the plantain pieces into the batter and leave to rest for 15 minutes at room temperature, while the yeast works.
  5. Heat the oil to 170 °C in a deep fryer or a thick-bottomed pan.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls of batter and drop them into the oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until golden.
  7. Drain on kitchen paper and serve straight away.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Leave out the pepper and add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the batter for a gentler snack.

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