Where does Bannann Peze come from?

Bannann Peze — country of origin: Haiti.

Bannann Peze

Green plantain fried twice and flattened into crisp, salty rounds, a Haitian side usually served with pikliz.

Also known as: Banan peze · Pressed fried plantain

Allergens & declarations

The classic recipe carries none of the 14 EU allergens.

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Bannann peze is unripe plantain, fried, pressed flat and fried again, then served with pikliz.

Bannann peze is a Haitian fried dish, and its name is in Haitian Creole: bannann means banana and peze means pressed. Plantains are a staple across the Caribbean and Latin America, and flattened fried plantain appears in many of those places under other names. The method is shared, but the Haitian name and the pikliz on the side mark this version.

What it really is

Green plantain is peeled, cut into thick rounds, and fried in hot oil until pale and soft. Each piece is then pressed flat with a board, a plate or a heavy utensil, and fried a second time until golden and crisp at the edges. Salt is the only seasoning. Because the plantain is unripe, the inside stays firm and starchy rather than sweet, which is why it is a savoury side and not a dessert.

How it's served

Hot from the second fry, lightly salted.
With pikliz, a sharp pickled slaw of cabbage, carrot and hot pepper in vinegar, spooned over the plantain or served in a small bowl alongside.
As a side to fried pork (griot) or fried fish, and sold by street vendors as well as in restaurants.

Name the dish as bannann peze, state that it is green plantain, and say whether pikliz is included.
Sell it as a side, and state the portion by weight or by piece.
It is vegan as made, since the ingredients are plantain, vegetable oil and salt. Flag any shared fryer with breaded chicken or fish, because wheat, egg, fish or crustaceans can reach the plantain that way.
List pikliz as a separate spicy condiment and state its heat level, since guests with spice concerns often ask.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bannann Peze?: Green plantain fried twice and flattened into crisp, salty rounds, a Haitian side usually served with pikliz.
Where does Bannann Peze come from?: Bannann Peze — country of origin: Haiti.
What is Bannann Peze made of?: Plantain, vegetable oil, salt.
Which allergens does Bannann Peze contain?: The classic recipe carries none of the 14 EU allergens.
What is Bannann Peze also known as?: Banan peze, Pressed fried plantain.