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Dodo Ikire (Fried Leftover Plantain)

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Dodo Ikire (Fried Leftover Plantain)

International Other recipe from the Wikibooks Cookbook.

Ingredients

Overripe plantain, peeled and sliced
Salt
Crushed pepper
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Mash the plantain and transfer it into a bowl.
Stir in salt and crushed pepper until well-combined.
Heat oil in a frying pan for a few minutes, but don't allow to smoke. Allow it heat for a few minutes (3–4 minutes is enough).
Scoop the plantain mixture into the hot oil. Cook until darkened but not burnt.
Remove the dodo ikire from the oil, and drain any excess.
Re-mould the dodo ikire into balls. Sprinkle with some pepper.

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