Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains) with Peanut-Free Dip
Ripe plantains are spiced and fried to a golden-brown perfection, creating a sweet and spicy Ghanaian delicacy. Served with a sunflower seed butter dip for a nut-free option.
Ingredients
- 3 each Ripe Plantains
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower Seed Butter
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1-2 tablespoons Water
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Peel the plantains and cut them into 2.54 cm chunks.
- 2In a bowl, combine ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- 3Add the plantain chunks to the spice mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- 4Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 5Fry the plantain chunks in batches until golden brown and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- 6Remove the fried plantains and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7For the dip, whisk together sunflower seed butter, lime juice, and water until smooth.
- 8Serve the kelewele hot with the sunflower seed butter dip.
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