Aloco I
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare
Cut the bananas lengthwise, then into little pieces.
Fry
Pour about 5 inches of oil into a saucepan and heat until boiling.
Place half the sliced bananas in the oil.
Fry until reddish-brown. Remove.
Fry the other half. Remove.
Serve
Serve immediately. Best with grilled fish.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Banana | 1 medium (118g) | 105 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Plantain bananas
- Starchy flesh turns tender inside and browns on the outside when fried.
- Oil
- Conducts heat quickly to cook the bananas and crisp their surface.
The step that matters
Frying only half the bananas at a time. Adding too many pieces at once drops the oil temperature, so the bananas soak up more oil and come out greasy and less crisp. Frying in batches keeps the oil hot enough to brown the surface quickly.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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