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Sweet plantain and black bean bowl

Sweet plantain and black bean bowl

A Cameroonian classic also known as dodo and beans. Served at gatherings called njangi and other festive occasions like weddings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

Stewed Beans

  • 3 Cups cooked black beans (Salted)
  • 2 Cups Roma Tomatoes diced
  • 1 Cup Onions Diced
  • 1/2 Inch cube ginger
  • 1/2 Small Onions (To be Blended)
  • 1 Spring onion
  • 3 Large Garlic cloves
  • 1 Small scotch bonnet or harbanero
  • 1-2 Tbsp canola oil
  • Salt to taste

Fried plantains

  • 1/2 Cup canola oil
  • 1 Large Ripe plantain

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add in onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add in diced tomatoes and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Add black beans, stir well and cook for a couple of minute or so.
  • Blend onions, garlic, ginger , spring onions and scotch bonnet with about 1/4 cup of water. Add into skillet with 1/2 cup of water. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt. Serve with ripe plantains

Plantains

  • Heat oil in a small fry pan ( oil enough to to just cover the bottom of the pan)
  • Wash , peel and slice plantain into thin angled strips.
  • Once oil is hot carefully add in plantains. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Serve with beans