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Boli (Roasted Plantain)

Nigerian · Side · Appetizer

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.

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25 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time5 min
Cook time20 min
Servings2 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Preheat your grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).

  2. Peel the plantains

    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.

  3. Make 2-3 shallow longitudinal slits along the body of each plantain

    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.

  4. Place the plantains

    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.

    20 min

  5. Remove them from the heat

    Once the plantains are tender and have developed a dark golden-brown color with some charred spots, remove them from the heat.

  6. Serve hot with a side of roasted peanuts

    Serve hot with a side of roasted peanuts (groundnuts).

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

Grill or OvenWire RackPastry Brush
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Boli is best enjoyed fresh. However, you can peel the plantains a few hours early and keep them covered in the fridge.

Store & enjoy

Store leftover roasted plantains in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes to maintain texture.

Allergens

Contains peanuts.

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Preheat your grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).