Nut-Free Tatale (Plantain Pancakes)

Ingredients

• 3 large Overripe plantains
• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/4 small Onion
• 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
• 1/8 small Scotch bonnet pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Peel and mash the overripe plantains in a bowl.
2. 2Add flour, chopped onion, ginger, scotch bonnet pepper (optional), and salt to the mashed plantains.
3. 3Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. 5Drop spoonfuls of the plantain mixture into the hot oil to form pancakes.
6. 6Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
7. 7Remove the tatale from the pan and drain on paper towels.
8. 8Serve hot.

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