Gonja
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare
Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into diagonal slices about ½ inch thick.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium‑high heat until the oil is hot enough to submerge the plantain slices.
Fry and serve
Add the plantain slices to the hot oil in batches, frying them for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried plantains from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
While the plantains are still hot, sprinkle them with a pinch of salt to enhance their flavor.
Serve the gonja while warm as a snack or side dish.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Plantain | not in our table | 0 |
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.
Explore the science
What each ingredient does
- Plantains
- Starch that softens inside and caramelises on the outside, giving sweetness and a tender bite.
- Vegetable oil
- Conducts heat to crisp and brown the slices while adding richness.
The step that matters
Keep the oil hot and fry in batches. Adding too many slices at once drops the oil temperature, so the plantains soak up oil instead of browning and crisping. Frying in small batches keeps the oil hot enough for a crisp, golden surface.
“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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