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Plantain and Bean Mosa
Nigerian FusionMedium

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. 1

    Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Peel the overripe plantains and mash them in a large bowl until a smooth paste is formed.

  3. 3

    Add the flour, salt, and yeast mixture to the mashed plantains, mixing thoroughly to create a thick batter.

  4. 4

    Cover the batter and let it rest in a warm place for 20 minutes to allow it to rise slightly.

  5. 5

    In a separate small bowl, mix the cooked beans with the minced pepper, onions, and ground crayfish.

  6. 6

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  7. 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. 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

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