Fried plantains, dodo (Nigeria)

Preparation

1. 1

   Choose very ripe plantains, with yellow skin speckled with black: that's when they're sweetest and softest once fried.

2. 2

   Peel them and cut into diagonal slices about 1 cm thick.

3. 3

   Heat the neutral oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Lay the plantain slices in the hot oil without overlapping, frying in batches if needed.

5. 5

   Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and caramelized at the edges.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towel, lightly salt with a pinch of salt to contrast the sweetness, and serve immediately as a side.