During your trip to Senegal , local food is one of the most interesting discoveries to make. The dishes of plantains are among the most popular of the country.
Plantains are very popular in Senegal
Upon arrival in Senegal you can see the fronts of restaurants decorated with multiple colors and decorated with flags of Senegal. Senegal is a country where the kitchen is a warm way to welcome visitors. In a typical African, Senegalese restaurants invite you to taste the dishes they offer on slates. Senegalese food is usually based on rice, vegetables, meat such as chicken mafé and plantains locally called "Aloko.
Plantain is a fruit that is not originally from Senegal, Ivory Coast, but rather, it is nevertheless widely used and appreciated in Senegal. On a pleasant taste similar to sweet potato, plantain is starchy and has a firmer flesh than regular bananas, it is eaten cooked. It measures 30 to 40 cm long and has a thick skin green or pinkish. In Senegal, the plantain is sold at the displays in shops or supermarkets.
How to use plantains in Senegal?
In Senegal, "alokos" can be cooked in various ways. They serve General matters, such as potatoes, fish dishes, meat or chicken. They can also serve as boiled cassava or corn, especially when they are not yet ripe. Plantain eaten as french fries, thinly like potato chips or kebabs with meat. It can simply be cut into slices and dried with a little salt.
The Senegalese restaurants will gladly serve you the dish of plantains your choice. In remembering the unique experience of " alokos , you can safely bring back home at the end of your trip good condition to ensure their conservation. Then concoct your own dish of "alokos" fries. Serves 4, peel and cut into thin slices 4 to 6 ripe plantains. Mix in a bowl with salt and ginger powder. Then fry in oil not too hot for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve the dish with a little tomato sauce and onions. Bon appetite!
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