What Is Gonja Crisp?
Gonja crisps Sweet plantain made from ripe sweet plantain deep fried in fortified vegetable oil. These gonja crisps are super crunchy and good for ones health.
How To Make Gonja Crisp In Uganda?
The gonja is kept in a store or sacks to ripen.
It is washed and peeled and later sliced into pieces.
It is then dipped in boiling cooking oil and when it is ready (brownish colour) it is removed and placed in a box.
Wait for about 15 minutes as it cools after which pack it in polythene bags and then seal.
How Do You Cut Gonja Crisps In Uganda?
How to make Ugandan Gonja Crisps Step by Step. Using a sharp knife Peel the green cover off the plantains. Peel lightly to avoid damaging the core of the plantain. Cut plantains into half vertically and start making 1/8 inch thick slices out of the halves.
What Are The Health Benefits Of Gonja Crisp In Uganda?
Gonja Crisp are a carb-rich food and a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain antioxidants that fight free radicals. With good levels of vitamin C, they can also support immune function. Likewise, their vitamin B6 content may reduce cardiovascular risk and improve mood.
How Long Does Gonja Crisp Last In Uganda?
The current maximum shelf life of the products (Gonja Crisp) is four (4) months without any additive or preservative.
Why Is My Gonja Crispnot Crunchy In Uganda?
Make sure your oil is at the right temperature, If your oil is not hot enough, the Gonja Crisp will be too limp or they become chewy and hard; if your oil is too hot, the Gonja simply burns fast.
How Do You Roast Gonja In Uganda?
Put some ash on the lit charcoal and close the stove window to reduce heat. Put a metal grill (frame) on the stove and place the gonja on. When one side is ready, turn the other until well-cooked. Serve hot.
How Long Does Gonja Take To Grow In Uganda?
Gonja matures in about 16 months. It is tolerant to the banana weevil. The eggs of the weevil are laid at the base of the sucker so after harvest, the leaf crown and the stem should be cut at the ground level to avoid infecting the other plants. Plantains are more resistant to pests than other banana species.