Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

Name: Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: vegetable oil for frying; 5 ripe plantains, diced into 1/3-inch chunks; 1 small onion; 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, or more to taste; 2 whole cloves, crushed; 3 tablespoons ground chile pepper; alt to taste'

These fried spiced plantains are a favorite snack in the West African country of Ghana.

INGRIDIENT

vegetable oil for frying

5 ripe plantains, diced into 1/3-inch chunks

1 small onion

3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, or more to taste

2 whole cloves, crushed

3 tablespoons ground chile pepper

salt to taste

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place plantains in a bowl.

Step: 2

Puree onion in a blender until smooth. Stir in ginger and cloves; pour mixture over the plantains. Mix in ground chile pepper and salt. Stir to coat plantains.

Step: 3

Place plantains in the hot oil; fry until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 386 calories; protein 1.6g; carbohydrates 37g; fat 28g; sodium 25.1mg.

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