Dodo Ikire with a Twist

Ingredients

• 4 ripe plantains 4 ripe plantains
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 280 kcal / 1172 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 52g, 28g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Peel the plantains and slice them into diagonal pieces.
2. 2.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3.
   Fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. 4.
   In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
5. 5.
   Add the cumin, paprika, and coriander to the skillet and cook for another minute to toast the spices.
6. 6.
   Pour in the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. 7.
   Gently add the fried plantains to the tomato sauce and stir to coat them evenly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. 8.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Plantains — Choose ripe plantains with yellow skin and some black spots. They should be firm but not overly soft to maintain their shape during frying.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the tomato sauce.
• Serve Dodo Ikire as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
• If you prefer a softer texture, you can boil the plantains instead of frying them before adding them to the tomato sauce.

Serving advice

Dodo Ikire is best served hot as a side dish or appetizer. It pairs well with rice, yam, or even as a topping for toasted bread.

Presentation advice

Arrange the golden brown plantain slices on a serving platter and pour the tomato sauce over them. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color.