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Sweet fried plantain, Abidjan street style
Think of it as: Like sweet potato fries' tropical cousin
Fried banana? Don't knock it till you try it.
What does it taste like?
Sweet and caramelized, balanced by salt and a hit of chili.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureCrisp edges, soft center
What is it?
Ripe plantains are sliced and deep-fried until caramelized. It's Ivory Coast's favorite street snack, crispy outside and soft and sweet inside, usually with chili sauce and onions.
How locals eat it
Bought from evening street stalls and eaten with grilled fish or boiled eggs.
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🇨🇮Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
CapitalYamoussoukro
Populationabout 33.5 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesCocoa (world's top producer), Cashews, Oil
Yamoussoukro is the capital, but Abidjan is the economic hub.
Famous peopleDidier DrogbaChelsea's legendary striker
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CurrencyCFA franc
Fun factYamoussoukro has one of the largest churches in the world, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace.
The flag🇨🇮 Orange for the northern savanna, white for peace, green for the southern forests and hope.
From Tokyoabout 14,040 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Yamoussoukro
Getting there20+ hours with connectionsrough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeDry season, November to March. Also tryKedjenouGarbaFoutou More from here🍚 Attiéké
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeDry season, November to March. Also tryKedjenouGarbaFoutou More from here🍚 Attiéké
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains
- Oil for frying
- Salt
- 1/2 onion
- 1 chili
- 1 tomato
Can't find it? Firm, slightly underripe bananas can stand in for plantains.
How to make it (one way)
- Peel the plantains
- Slice diagonally about 1cm thick
- Fry at 170°C until golden brown
- Drain and sprinkle with salt
- Serve with chopped onion, tomato and chili
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