Plantain Puff Puff

Plantain Puff Puff – Nothing beats homemade Puff Puffs! They’re fresh, soft, and chewy. Not to mention they are super easy to make and absolutely delicious. You will get addicted!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Plantains (overripe )
• 1/2 Onion (Medium )
• 1 Habanero pepper (or scotch bonnet)
• 3 cups Flour
• 2 tbsp Sugar (optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Instant Yeast
• 1 cup water (warm (not hot))
• Oil (enough for deep frying)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Blend the Onions, Habanero pepper, and plantains until a smooth batter is formed. Set aside.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
3. 3Pour the blended batter and warm water into the flour mixture and mix until well combined. About one minute.
4. 4Cover and leave the mixture with a fitting lid or a plastic wrap and leave to rise for at least one hour or till the batter has risen about twice it's original size.
5. 5Mix the dough once again to remove most of the trapped air
6. 6Preheat the oil in a deep pan (about 375 degrees) start frying in small batches (don't crowd the oil). Cook until the puff puff becomes golden brown and puffy, turning a couple of times to fry evenly on all sides.
7. 7Drain on a paper towel and serve immediately.