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Alloco with onion omelet

Alloco with onion omelet is an Ivorian street food dish made of fried ripe plantains served with an omelet of onions, tomatoes, and chili. For 4 people, it takes 30 minutes, very easy level, at €2.00 per person. The key is frying ripe plantains until golden and cooking the omelet on low heat so it stays soft.

Tonight, a quick Ivorian street food dinner, golden fried plantains with an onion, tomato, and fresh chili omelet.

Alloco with onion omelet
Total time
30 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.00
Calories per person
590 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Alloco are ripe plantains cut into thick diagonal slices and fried until the outside caramelizes while the inside stays soft. Alongside, the onion, tomato, and chili omelet brings the savory, spicy contrast that balances the plantain's sweetness. It's a simple pairing, but every bite alternates golden crunch with soft egg.

This is the kind of dinner you throw together on a weeknight once the plantains start turning nearly black on the counter. Kids usually love the sweet side of alloco, and you can keep the chili on the side so everyone gets the heat level they want. Mon Chou turns it into a complete meal with no fuss, ready in half an hour.

The ingredients

4 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • ripe plantains 4
  • onions 2
  • tomatoes 2
  • fresh chili pepper 1

Dairy

  • eggs 8

Pantry

  • frying oiloften in the pantry 25 cl
  • peanut oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into thick diagonal slices. 5 min

    Cut on an angle for more surface to turn golden.

  2. Fry the plantains in hot oil until nicely golden, then drain them. 10 min

    Don't stir too soon, they caramelize first.

  3. Slice the onions, tomatoes, and chili, and sauté them gently in an oiled pan. 8 min

    Low heat melts the onion without burning it.

  4. Beat the eggs with salt and pepper, pour them into the pan, and cook the omelet. 5 min

    Fold the omelet as soon as it sets, it stays soft inside.

  5. Serve the alloco with the omelet cut into portions.

    Add fresh chili on top of the plantains to wake everything up.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick plantains that are truly ripe, with skin almost black, they'll fry up sweeter and easier than green or yellow ones.
  • Keep the frying oil at a steady medium heat, too hot and the outside burns before the inside cooks, too cool and the plantains soak up oil.
  • Cook the omelet right before serving, it loses its softness if it sits too long next to the hot plantains.

The variations

  • Swap the fresh chili for chili powder or a hot sauce served on the side if you're cooking for chili sensitive kids.
  • Add extra onions and some spinach to the omelet for a more vegetable heavy version, it stays vegetarian.
  • For a faster version, cut the plantains into thin slices, they fry up quicker than thick diagonal pieces.

What to serve it with

  • Homemade hot sauce on the side
  • Plain rice as a hearty side
  • Chilled fresh ginger juice

Storage

Alloco keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container, though they lose their crispness. Reheat them in a pan or oven rather than the microwave so they crisp back up a bit. The omelet also keeps for 2 days, but tastes best freshly cooked.

Questions about this dish

Can you make alloco with unripe plantains?

Green or yellow plantains are too firm and not sweet enough for classic alloco. Wait until they're fully ripe, almost black, to get the soft texture and sweet flavor the dish is known for.

Can you bake the plantains instead of frying them?

Yes, brush them with oil and bake in a hot oven for about twenty minutes, flipping halfway. They'll be less caramelized than fried, but lighter on oil.

Can you prep the omelet ahead to save time on busy evenings?

You can slice the onions, tomatoes, and chili ahead and keep them in the fridge. It's best to cook the omelet right before serving so it stays soft.

How do you adjust the recipe if kids don't like spicy food?

Leave the chili out of the omelet and serve hot sauce on the side for the adults. The alloco stay tasty without chili thanks to the plantain's natural sweetness.

How long does it take to make alloco with an onion omelet?

Count 30 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in alloco with an onion omelet?

About 590 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does alloco with an onion omelet cost?

About €2.00 per serving, or €8.00 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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