Tatale (Ghanaian Ripe Plantain Pancakes)
Sweet, spicy little pancakes of very ripe plantain with ginger, onion and chilli, fried until crisp and lacy at the edges.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 454kcal
- 32.7gcarbs
- 3.1gof which sugars
- 34.7gfat
- 10.4gsaturates
- 3.5gprotein
- 2.9gfibre
- 0.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mash the peeled plantains in a bowl with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- 2
Stir in the rice flour, water, onion, ginger, chilli flakes and salt to make a thick batter that drops slowly off a spoon.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat for about 2 minutes. It is ready when a dot of batter sizzles gently.
- 4
Spoon 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan and flatten slightly. Cook 3 or 4 at a time for 3 minutes on each side, until deep golden brown with crisp edges.
6 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot, with beans stew, red red or a fresh tomato and pepper sauce.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
