Ghanaian Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
A popular Ghanaian street food snack of spicy, seasoned, and fried plantains. This recipe ensures it's dairy-free and egg-free.
Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe Plantains
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Peel the plantains and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- 2In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, allspice, and salt into a paste.
- 3In a bowl, mix the plantain pieces with the spice paste. Ensure the plantains are well coated.
- 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat.
- 5Carefully add the plantain pieces to the hot oil.
- 6Fry until golden brown and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 7Remove the kelewele from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 8Serve warm as a snack.
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