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Ghanaian Plantain Chips (Kelewele)

Spiced and fried plantain chips, a popular Ghanaian street food snack. Made completely nut-free for safe snacking.

25m4 servings
NUTS-free
300 cal|2g protein|40g carbs|15g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 large Plantains
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine diced plantains, grated ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Carefully add the plantain pieces to the hot oil in batches.
  4. 4Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per batch.
  5. 5Remove the plantain chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

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