
Plantain and Bean Mosa
A savory West African-inspired fusion snack consisting of overripe plantain fritters stuffed with seasoned black-eyed peas.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 2 large Overripe plantains
- 1 cup Cooked black-eyed peas
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Ground crayfish(optional)
- 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
- 0.25 cup Warm water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Peel the overripe plantains and mash them in a large bowl until a smooth paste is formed.
- 3
Add the flour, salt, and yeast mixture to the mashed plantains, mixing thoroughly to create a thick batter.
- 4
Cover the batter and let it rest in a warm place for 20 minutes to allow it to rise slightly.
- 5
In a separate small bowl, mix the cooked beans with the minced pepper, onions, and ground crayfish.
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 7
Scoop a small portion of the plantain batter, place a teaspoon of the bean mixture in the center, and fold the batter over to seal.
- 8
Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, then drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
345
kcal
Protein
8
g
Carbs
52
g
Fat
14
g
Fiber
6
g
Sugar
12
g
Sodium
310
mg