Gonja (Ugandan Fried Plantains)

Gonja is a delightful and popular snack loved by many in Ugandan cuisine.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe plantains
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Salt, to taste

Steps

1. Begin by peeling the ripe plantains and cutting them into diagonal slices about ½ inch thick. You can choose to slice them straight or at an angle for a different presentation.
2. In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. The oil should be deep enough to submerge the plantain slices.
3. Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the plantains for about 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
4. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried plantains from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
5. While the plantains are still hot, sprinkle them with a pinch of salt to enhance their flavor.
6. Serve the gonja while warm as a delightful and irresistible snack or side dish.

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Adapted from “Gonja (Ugandan Fried Plantains)” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.