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Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

The plantain plant is also known as plantago lanceolata or plantago major.

Recipe Summary Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

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

Ingredients | Are Plantains Healthy

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

Directions

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

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.

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

Yellow plantains are also suitable to use.

Onion may be grated or blended.

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Info | Are Plantains Healthy

prep: 10 mins cook: 5 mins total: 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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