Ingredients

2 ripe plantain, thinly sliced diagonally

Vegetable oil

Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil until hot but not smoking

2. Deep fat fry the plantain until golden brown, about 3 minutes

3. Remove with slotted ladle. Transfer to paper towel to absorb excess oil.

4. Serve warm over stew. Serves 6

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil

1 lb ripe tomatoes, ground

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 sliced tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato puree

½ tbsp African red pepper

(May need tomato paste)

Directions

1. Sauté onion and add tomatoes.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.