Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Plantains are a staple West African food (so lucky!) and fried plantains are a favorite snack throughout the region.
Kelewele is made with fried plantains laced with various spices such as garlic, ginger, rosemary, nutmeg or parsley. It is typically served with peanuts and it’s a favorite among kids due to its slightly sweet taste.
Enjoy this classic kelewele recipe!
Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Delicious West African recipe of fried plantains mixed with spices and condiments.
Ingredients
- 4-6 ripe plantains
- 1 tsp dried pepper
- 1/2 piece raw ginger grated
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic optional
- 1 tsp salt optional
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and chop the plantains into small chunks of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) size. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Add the ginger, garlic, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and the one tbsp of olive oil.
- Next add in your plantain cubes and toss to coat in the spice mix. Mix well until fully coated. Set aside for 20–30 minutes.
- In a deep skillet, add enough oil to slightly submerge the plantains and heat to 350° F/ 176° C.
- Separate the plantain into batches so that each lot can fry without touching one another. Now for each batch, add into the skillet to brown, turning once during the process. It should take about 5 minutes per batch.
- Use a strainer ladle to remove the plantains from the pan and rest on a plate covered with paper towels.
- Lightly dab the plantains with paper towels to soak up any excess oil and serve immediately.
Notes
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