Bacon-Rolled Plantains With Yellow Chilli Sauce

Name: Bacon-Rolled Plantains With Yellow Chilli Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ripe plantains (the plantains should be very ripe but still be able to hold its shape; get those with blackened spots); 1 packet of bacon, with 8 rashers, desalted if you like; Yellow Chilli Sauce; YELLOW CHILLI SAUCE; 1 sweet, large white onion (peeled and chopped); 3-4 yellow peppers; 1/2 cup of vegetable oil; Salt, to taste; Maggi sauce, to taste; Small bowls of cooked tomato sauce/ragu to serve

Servings: persons

1
TO MAKE PLANTAIN BITES: Pre-heat the oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F) and line a baking sheet with foil. Grease the baking sheet lightly and set aside.
2
Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch rounds. You can desalt your bacon by soaking for a couple of minutes (twice) in hot water.
3
Cut the (de-salted) rashers of bacon in half and brush on some chilli sauce, then wrap each piece of plantain with a piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick or two.
4
Place the plantain pieces on the baking sheet so that the meaty side of the bacon is in contact with the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until the bottom of the plantains are caramelized and the bacon is cooked through.
5
Remove from pan and place on wire rack to cool. Serve baked plantains warm or at room temperature and bottoms-up to show off the caramelised base. I accompanied mine with some 'stew'- a cooked mixture of tomato sauce, onion and spices and some more chilli sauce.
6
TO MAKE YELLOW CHILLI SAUCE: In a blender, process the onion and peppers with some water till smooth.
7
In a frying pan on medium heat, put the oil (open up windows, place the extractor on) and let heat up gently.
8
Add the onion mixture and let cook gently for a few minutes. Add some salt and Maggi sauce, to taste and let simmer gently for 10 - 15 minutes, till the sauce is 'cooked' or 'fried'. and the oil rises to the top. Let cool and refrigerate.
9
Use the oil in other dishes and serve the sauce....as desired

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ripe plantains (the plantains should be very ripe but still be able to hold its shape; get those with blackened spots), 1 packet of bacon, with 8 rashers, desalted if you like, Yellow Chilli Sauce, YELLOW CHILLI SAUCE, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Rolled Plantains With Yellow Chilli Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!