Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains) recipe

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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
salt to taste

Nutrition Info

385.5 calories
carbohydrate: 37 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 28 g
fiber: 2.8 g
protein: 1.6 g
saturatedFat: 3.7 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 25.1 mg
sugar: 17.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

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

  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.

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

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

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

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