Fried Plantains (Congolese Makemba)

Fried plantains (Makemba) are loved in the Congo's they are really easy to make and are delicious with the moambe chicken and Congo rice. There is something special about the combination of flavors with the banana bite and moambe sauce.

2 ripe plantains
peanut or palm oil, for frying

Peel the plantains and slice in half the long way.

Heat the oil in the bottom of a frying pan, when sizzling add in the plantains. Cook until golden.

Serve warm.

Makes 4 servings.