Nut-Free Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe plantains
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 tsp Ground cloves
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil

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

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 3 large ripe plantains and cut them into 2.54 cm pieces.
2. 2In a bowl, combine the 1 tsp ginger, 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, 0.25 tsp ground cloves, and 0.5 tsp salt.
3. 3Add the 2.54 cm plantain pieces to the bowl with the spice mixture and toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
4. 4Heat the 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, which is 175°C.
5. 5Carefully add the coated plantain pieces to the hot oil in a single layer, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the plantains are golden brown and caramelized on all sides.
6. 6Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried plantains from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve the kelewele warm.

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