Unripe Plantain and Vegetable Sauce
A delicious and popular West African dish featuring unripe plantains served with a flavorful vegetable sauce.
Ingredients
For the plantains
- 3pieceunripe plantains
- 1dashsalt
For the vegetable sauce
- 2piecelarge onions
- 2piecelarge tomatoes
- 1piecelarge bell pepper
- 2pieceScotch bonnet peppers
- 2clovegarlic
- 1tbspvegetable oil
- 1tspgrated ginger
- 1dashsalt
- 1dashblack pepper
- 2cupmixed vegetables
- 2tbsptomato paste
How to make Unripe Plantain and Vegetable Sauce
Soak the plantain slices in salted water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, Scotch bonnet peppers, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
Add the mixed vegetables, tomato paste, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Boil the unripe plantain for 20 minutes, then drain water and set aside.
Serve the boiled plantain on a plate alongside the vegetable sauce. Enjoy your healthy plate.
Tips & Tricks
Use a combination of vegetables to suit your taste.
Adjust the level of spiciness to your liking.
You can also add protein like chicken, beef, or fish to the sauce for added flavor.