Kelewele Recipe
Ghanaian · Side dish, Snack · 35 min total
Kelewele is a popular Ghanaian street food made from ripe plantains seasoned with ginger, garlic, and spices, then deep-fried until golden and caramelized. This recipe delivers perfectly crispy, sweet, and spicy plantain bites.
15
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
320
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe plantains (yellow with black spots)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch).
- In a large bowl, combine grated ginger, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Add the plantain cubes to the bowl and toss well to coat evenly with the spice mixture. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Working in batches, carefully add the plantain cubes to the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Tips
- Use very ripe plantains with black skins for maximum sweetness.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- Kelewele is traditionally served with roasted peanuts or as a side to Ghanaian jollof rice.
- Leftovers can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
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