Appetizer

Kelewele

Name: Kelewele
Total time: 25m
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ghana
Ingredients: 4 ripe (yellow with black spots) plantains; 1 thumb ginger, grated; 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp clove, 1/2 tsp aniseed; 1 tsp salt; Oil for frying

Spicy fried ripe plantains marinated with ginger, chili and warm spices — sweet, smoky and addictive.

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25m 4 servings Easy

Ingredients

• 4 ripe (yellow with black spots) plantains
• 1 thumb ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp clove, 1/2 tsp aniseed
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil for frying

Method

Step 1 of 425%

Cut plantains into bite-sized cubes.

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1
Cut plantains into bite-sized cubes.
2
Blend ginger with spices, salt and a splash of water. Toss with plantains and rest 10 minutes.
3
Deep-fry at 175°C for 3-4 minutes until deep brown at the edges.
4
Drain and serve hot, often with roasted peanuts.