Plantain and Bean Mosa
A savory West African-inspired fusion snack consisting of overripe plantain fritters stuffed with seasoned black-eyed peas.

Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 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 per serving
Calories
345
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
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