Akwadu

Plantains are quite popular among the people of Equatorial Guinea. It is prepared in a variety of ways. Akwadu is one of these dishes. In Ghana, akwadu is a popular breakfast option. The main element in this recipe is plantains. Other African countries consume it as well.

Ingredients

• 4 bananas (or plantains), 1 cup shredded coconut, ½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted, Juice of 2 lemons, Cinnamon (optional), Honey

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F/200C (convection mode).
• Cut the bananas in half lengthwise without removing their skin.
• Score the flesh of the bananas. Arrange them in a baking dish.
• Pour the butter. Drizzle the orange and lemon juices.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon (optional). Sprinkle generously with brown sugar and coconut.
• Bake for 20 minutes, basting regularly with the banana juice flowing into the baking dish.
• Remove the bananas from the oven. Put a little honey on each.
• Return to oven on grill position and brown the top (about 5 minutes but watch closely).
• Baste with juice again.