DISH RESEARCH · Dish
Boli
Ripe plantain roasted until golden and tender with a light coating of olive oil and salt.
About Boli
Boli, also called bole, is Nigerian roasted plantain street food. This profile follows the simple ripe-plantain version without a sauce or fish accompaniment.
The flavour is naturally sweet and gently caramelised, balanced by salt and the fruitiness of olive oil.
The plantain is bronzed and lightly crisp at the edges while remaining dense, soft and yielding within.
Allergens in this recipe
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Ingredients in Boli
Nigerian Roasted Ripe Plantain (Boli).
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Firm ripe plantains:
- Olive oil:
- Salt:
Origins & food traditions
The selected ProVeg Nigeria recipe identifies boli as Nigerian roasted plantain street food and fixes a complete three-ingredient version using firm ripe plantain, olive oil and salt.
Countries
- Nigeria
- NigeriaCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Nigerian Cuisine
- West African Cuisine
- Nigerian CuisineCatalogue link pending review
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