{"id":"boli_cb6fb8f7eb","slug":"boli-roasted-plantain","title":"Boli (Roasted Plantain)","description":"A beloved West African street food staple consisting of sweet, ripe plantains grilled until caramelized and smoky. It is traditionally served with crunchy roasted groundnuts for the perfect balance of textures.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3 large ripe plantains","name":"Plantain","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"ripe","notes":"yellow with black spots","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tablespoon vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"vegetable","notes":"for brushing","group":"Main","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"A pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup roasted peanuts (groundnuts)","name":"Peanuts","quantity":75,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"roasted","notes":"traditionally served on the side","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your grill","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Peel the plantains by cutting off the tips and making a shallow slit down the length of the skin. Using your fingers, pull the skin away from the flesh.","group":"Preparation","title":"Peel the plantains","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Make 2-3 shallow longitudinal slits along the body of each plantain. Lightly brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt over them.","group":"Cooking","title":"Make 2-3 shallow longitudinal slits along the body of each plantain","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the plantains on the grill rack or oven wire rack. Roast for about 15-20 minutes, turning them every 5 minutes to ensure all sides are evenly browned and charred.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the plantains","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once the plantains are tender and have developed a dark golden-brown color with some charred spots, remove them from the heat.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove them from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve hot with a side of roasted peanuts (groundnuts).","group":"Serving","title":"Serve hot with a side of roasted peanuts","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best results, use yellow plantains with a few black spots. These are ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape during roasting. If using an oven, place them on a wire rack to allow air circulation.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Nigerian","West African"]},"course":["side","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["grill","roast","bake"],"equipment":["Grill or Oven","Wire Rack","Pastry Brush"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["peanuts"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"portion","note":"Serves 2 people as a snack"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Boli is best enjoyed fresh. 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