Nut-Free Tatale (Plantain Pancakes)

Ingredients

• 4 medium Overripe plantains
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 small Onion
• 0.125 piece Scotch bonnet pepper
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 4 medium overripe plantains and place them in a medium bowl. Mash the plantains with a fork until they are smooth and there are no large lumps.
2. 2Add the 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, the 0.25 small onion (finely chopped), the 0.125 piece scotch bonnet pepper (finely minced, if using), and the 0.25 tsp salt to the mashed plantains. Stir everything together with a spoon until it forms a thick batter.
3. 3Place a 10-inch non-stick frying pan on the stove over medium heat, which is 350°F (175°C). Add the 2 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan and let it heat up for 1-2 minutes until it shimmers slightly.
4. 4Carefully drop about 2 tablespoons of the batter for each pancake into the hot oil. Use the back of your spoon to gently spread each dollop of batter into a small, round pancake shape.
5. 5Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes on the first side, until the edges look set and the bottom is golden brown. Flip the pancakes carefully using a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the second side, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
6. 6Remove the cooked pancakes from the pan and place them on a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little more oil if the pan becomes dry, until all the batter is used.
7. 7Serve the Nut-Free Tatale warm.

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