Kuku Recipe
Fried plantains, stewed yellow beans, and your choice of spiced rice pilau or coconut rice.
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Ingredients
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Fried Plantains
Stewed Yellow Beans
Rice Pilaf or Coconut Rice
Method
Fried Plantains
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into diagonal slices, about 1 inch thick.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 3
Fry the Plantains
Add the sliced plantains to the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 4
Drain and Season
Remove the fried plantains from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
Stewed Yellow Beans
- 5
- 6
Add Garlic and Tomato
Stir in minced garlic and chopped tomato, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until the tomato softens.
- 7
Season the Mixture
Add the cooked yellow beans, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Simmer
Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Rice Pilaf or Coconut Rice
- 9
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 10
Cook the Rice
In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- 11
Prepare Coconut Rice (if chosen)
If making coconut rice, replace water with coconut milk and add spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves) before cooking.
- 12
Fluff and Serve
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve alongside the fried plantains and stewed yellow beans.
