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Griot with Fried Plantains

2 hServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • pork shoulder (cut into large chunks)Meat1.5 kg
  • Haitian epis seasoningPantry100 g
  • sour orange juiceBeverages120 ml
  • limes (juiced)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (crushed)Produce6 pieces
  • scotch bonnet pepper (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • saltSpices15 g
  • black pepperSpices5 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
  • plantains (peeled and sliced)Produce3 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

767kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
50 g
Fat
53 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Slotted spoon
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the pork

    • Rinse the pork chunks and pat them dry.
    • In a bowl, rub the pork with the epis seasoning, sour orange juice, lime juice, garlic, scotch bonnet, onion, salt and black pepper.
    • Let the meat marinate so the flavors penetrate.
    Step 1
  2. Boil the pork

    • Transfer the seasoned pork with its marinade to a stockpot.
    • Add a little water, cover and simmer until the meat is tender.
    Step 2
  3. Fry the griot

    • Heat the oil in a frying pan.
    • Drain the pork and fry the pieces until golden and crispy on all sides.
    • Drain on paper towels.
    Step 3
  4. Fry the plantains

    • Peel and slice the plantains.
    • Fry them in the hot oil until golden brown.
    • Drain on paper towels.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Serve the crispy griot with the fried plantains.
    Step 5