Cassava & Ripe Plantain Fritters

Name: Cassava & Ripe Plantain Fritters
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Camerounaise
Ingredients: 400 g fermented water fufu cassava dough; 2 pièce semi-ripe yellow plantains; 50 g granulated cane sugar; 1 pincée fine salt; 50 g vegetable oil for frying

Crispy and chewy traditional fritters combining finely grated fresh cassava roots and mashed sweet ripe plantains.

Prep25m

Cook15m

DifficultyEasy

Calories439

ServingsAutomatically adjusts ingredient amounts

Ingredients (5)

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fermented water fufu cassava dough

400 g

semi-ripe yellow plantains

2 pièce

granulated cane sugar

50 g

fine salt

1 pincée

vegetable oil for frying

50 g

Nutritional Values (per serving)

Calories439 kcal

Proteins2.7g

Carbs81.7g

Fats13.2g

Heritage & History

A heritage countryside recipe from southern Cameroon, celebrating the natural partnership of fresh cassava and ripe plantains.

Preparation & Cooking Steps

4 steps

Peel, wash, and finely grate fresh cassava, squeezing out excess moisture.

Mash ripe plantains with a fork and blend thoroughly with the grated cassava and a pinch of salt.

Heat frying oil in a skillet.

Drop small patties into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through.

Chef's Tip & Secret

Grating the cassava on the fine side of a grater ensures an even texture and faster cooking.