Alloco, as it is called in Côte d’ivoire, is called dodo in Nigeria, missolè in Cameroon,makemba in the Democratic Republic of Congo and kelewele in Ghana. It is a popular West African snack made from fried plantain. It is often served with chili pepper and onions. In Nigeria, it often serves as a side or can be consumed by itself.
Alloco is widely considered as fast-food and is sold on the streets of Côte d’Ivoire. An area with many grilled meat and alloco food vendors in the Cocody neighborhood is named Allocodrome, after this dish.
Alloco is our version of fast food, as you would perhaps opt for fries or nuggets; the Ivorian would get some Alloco. Since it is a fairly simple dish to make, there is no shortage of places that make it, called Allocodrome. They are typically small makeshift roadside restaurants; however some tend to be fairly structured with a kitchen, sitting areas and a wait staff. The atmosphere and crowds usually define the popularity of an Allocodrome, not necessarily a fancy set-up or location and off course a well-prepared meal doesn’t hurt either.
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