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Tatale (Plantain Pancakes)

Tatale (African Plantain Pancakes) -  a Classic Ghanaian dish that is traditionally made with overly ripe plantains, flour or cornmeal and added spices like ginger, onions, and hot pepper. So easy to make and the perfect way to use of all those overly ripe plantains!
Course Main
Cuisine African
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 -4
Calories 103kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 2 large overly ripe plantains
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 green onion chopped green and white part
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/2 -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot sauce ( depending on your tolerance level

Instructions

  • Mash plantains with a potato masher or spoon until puree
  • In a medium bowl add cornmeal, salt, garlic, ginger,cayenne pepper to the mashed bananas.Stir in green onions and parsley until fully combined.
  • Heat a skillet with about a 3 tablespoon of canola oil to medium high.
  • Scoop in about 1/3-1/2 cup batter into the skillet and cook until each side is golden brown about 5 minutes each .You might have to turn the tatales several times.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg