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Easy 55 min~210 kcal 8/10
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Tatale
Ghanaian spiced plantain pancakes made with ripe plantain, cornmeal, ginger and chile.
Medium⏱️ 39 min📖 1 min readServes 6~260 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 24 min cook
- #For Guests
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 39 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking24 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 Ripe plantains
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Cornmeal
For flavoring
- 1 Onion
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
For the spice mix
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Hot chili powder
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
Kızartma için
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Cooked black-eyed peas
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the plantains and mash them with lemon juice in a wide bowl.
5 min05:00 - 2
Grate the onion and add it to the plantain mash with ginger, chili powder, and salt.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the cornmeal to make a thick batter and rest for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Heat the oil in a pan and drop small rounds of batter by the spoonful.
4 min04:00 - 5
Fry the tatale pieces in batches until both sides are deep golden.
12 min12:00 - 6
Drain excess oil and serve hot with cooked black-eyed peas.
4 min04:00
💡 Tip: The plantains should be very ripe; blackened skins mean the fruit will give natural sweetness and a soft bind.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with black-eyed peas or a spicy tomato sauce.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
5
g protein
42
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 62%Fat 31%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tatale make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tatale take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 24 minutes; 39 minutes in total.Is Tatale difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tatale have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 42g, fat: 9g.Is Tatale allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Tatale belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tatale need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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