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Cheezy Fried Plantain

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Apple Corer
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Frying Pan
  • Spatula
  • Paper Towel

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole Ripe Plantains (medium sizes)
  • 250 grams Block of Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 litre Vegetable Oil

For Coating

  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cloves
  • 1 tsp Salt

For The Egg Wash

  • 2 Eggs (uncooked)
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions
 

  • On a chopping board, cut the plantains into 3-inch chunks.
  • Use an apple corer or any tool to create holes in the plantain.
  • Slice the mozzarella cheese into sticks or thin slices that will fit neatly inside the plantain.
  • Insert the mozzarella sticks into the holes of the plantain.
  • For the coating, combine bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, powdered cloves, ginger powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • For the egg wash, break eggs into a bowl, add salt, and whisk until evenly combined.
  • Fully immerse the stuffed plantain in the egg mixture, rolling it until it’s evenly coated.
  • Then, put the plantain in the breadcrumbs mixture to evenly coat as well.
  • In a pan over medium heat, pour oil and allow it to heat up.
  • Gently add the plantain to the oil and allow it to fry, turning occasionally until golden brown for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove and place the plantain on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  • Enjoy your cheesy fried plantain!

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Keyword Cheezy, Fried, Plantain