Makemba (Fried Ripe Plantain), via Wikimedia Commons
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Makemba (Fried Ripe Plantain)

Makemba (Fried Ripe Plantain)

DR Congo

25Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

The golden fried ripe plantains served across the DR Congo as a sweet-savoury side or snack, crisp at the edges and soft within.

Equipment
  • Frying pan
  • Knife
  • Slotted spoon
  • Plate
Ingredients
Ripe plantains4
Vegetable or palm oilfor shallow frying
Salta pinch

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