Ofam (Plantain Cake)

Ingredients

• 4 medium Overripe Plantains
• 1/2 cup Palm Oil
• 1 small Onion
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2In a large bowl, mash the 4 medium overripe plantains until they are smooth and free of large lumps.
3. 3In a medium skillet (8-inch or 10-inch), heat the 1/2 cup palm oil over medium heat. Add the 1 small onion, finely chopped into approximately 1/4-inch pieces, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion pieces are soft and translucent.
4. 4To the mashed plantains, add the sautéed 1 small onion, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix these ingredients thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until they are well combined. Then, gradually add the 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring continuously until no dry streaks of flour remain and the batter is smooth.
5. 5Pour the plantain mixture into a standard 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) square baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
6. 6Allow the Ofam to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This cooling time allows the cake to set properly and makes it easier to slice.

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