DISH RESEARCH · Snack
Aloko
Benin-style fried ripe plantain with an onion, ginger and chilli seasoning.
About Aloko
Aloko is a fried-plantain snack represented here by Plan International’s recipe from Benin. This named spicy version coats ripe plantain in an aromatic seasoning before frying.
Ripe plantain supplies sweetness against onion, ginger and garlic. Cayenne, selected from the source’s chilli-powder options, brings heat, while lemon juice and nutmeg add tartness and fragrance.
The plantain pieces have golden fried surfaces and soft interiors. Bouillon is an optional seasoning in this recipe; the accompanying note about peanuts describes a separate serving suggestion.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Aloko
Plan International’s Benin spicy aloko.
- Ripe plantainBase
- OnionAromatic
- Cayenne pepperSeasoning
- GingerAromatic
- GarlicAromatic
- Lemon juiceSeasoning
- NutmegSeasoning
- SaltSeasoning
- Bouillon powder or cubeSeasoning · OptionalIngredient page not linked
- OilCooking medium
- WaterLiquid · Seasoning paste
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Ripe plantain: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Onion: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Cayenne pepper: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Ginger: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Garlic: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Lemon juice: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Nutmeg: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Salt: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Bouillon powder or cube (optional): Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Optional named compound; constituents/product unspecified
- Oil: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Frying oil species unspecified
- Water: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Method-only blending water
Origins & food traditions
Plan International’s country recipe identifies this spicy fried-plantain snack with Benin.
Countries
- Benin
- BeninCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Beninese Cuisine
- Beninese CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.