Baked Ripe Plantain (Irresistable Kenyan Matoke)

Ingredients

• 3 overripe plantains (preferably black on the skin)3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil1tsp paprika (optional)1/4 tsp Black pepper (optional)1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 220 degrees C. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Peel the bananas and slice them into horizontal shapes, no thicker or longer than half a thumb size.

3. 3

   Wash bananas in salty water, pat dry with a kitchen towel or serviette.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the oil with salt, paprika and pepper, toss the bananas and coat with the oil mixture.

5. 5

   Lay the banana slices on the baking pan, in a single layer, avoid overcrowding.

6. 6

   Bake plantains on each side for 10 minutes sprinkle more a little oil if they begin to dry up fast.

7. 7

   Turn and make sure the other side gets about 10 minutes too, or until both sides are brown and crispy.

8. 8

   Serve warm with a chilli dip or ketchup.