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Ghanaian Kelewele Recipe

Ghanaian · Snack · 25 min total

Kelewele is a popular Ghanaian street food made from spicy fried plantains, often enjoyed as a snack or side dish. This recipe delivers crispy, caramelized plantains with a kick of ginger and chili.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into bite-sized cubes or diagonal slices.
2. In a large bowl, combine grated ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, nutmeg, and cloves. Add the plantain pieces and toss well to coat evenly.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the plantains in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
4. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Tips

• Use very ripe plantains for natural sweetness; green plantains will be starchy.
• Adjust the amount of cayenne to your heat preference.
• Kelewele is best served immediately, but can be reheated in an oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.

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