Dodo Ikire (fried Leftover Plantain)

Ingredients

• to taste overripe plantain
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper
• to taste vegetable oil

Steps

1. Mash the plantain.
2. Transfer it into a bowl.
3. Stir in salt and crushed pepper until well-combined.
4. Heat the oil in a frying pan for a few minutes, but don't allow to smoke.
5. Allow it to heat for a few minutes (3–4 minutes is enough).
6. Scoop the plantain mixture into the hot oil.
7. Cook until darkened but not burnt.
8. Remove the dodo ikire from the oil.
9. Drain any excess.
10. Re-mould the dodo ikire into balls.
11. Sprinkle with some pepper.