TAPÉ TAPÉ: The Non-Traditional Fried Plantains/DoDo
Fried plantain also known as dodo is a staple snack that is highly consumed in West African countries. It is a multipurpose snack that goes as a side to numerous dishes such as Jollof/Jellof rice, roasted chicken, roasted fish, sautéed gizzards, tomato stew, sautéed snails, and more. Now have you heard about or ever eaten Tapé Tapé? what I call dodo remix. It is made using partially ripe plantains and cooked in a non-traditional method that is similar to making Tostones. The non-traditional method involves flattening the plantains from which comes the name (Tapé Tapé meaning to beat in French). The flattened plantains are then deep-fried in hot oil for a golden brown crunchy texture on the outside and soft and yummy texture inside. Just like the dodo, Tapé Tapé is becoming a preferable snack to accompany sautéed dishes in Cameroonian homes. Cook along with me in this bonus recipe on how to make the tastiest Tapé Tapé and enjoy it with the Keng’s Kitchen Cameroon Style Barbecue Chicken. Let’s get cooking!!!
Partially Ripe Plantains
Use partially ripe plantains to get a crispy, crunchy and yummy Tapé Tapé
Peeling the plantains
Click the link below to recreate our delicious BBQ chicken.
