Paleo Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Kelewele is a popular Ghanaian street food made with ripe plantains seasoned with spices and fried to golden perfection. This paleo version uses coconut oil for frying and ensures that all spices are compliant.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Ripe plantains
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 tsp Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Peel the plantains and cut them into small cubes or chunks.
- 2In a bowl, mix the plantain chunks with ginger, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Ensure the plantains are evenly coated.
- 3Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4Carefully add the plantain chunks to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if necessary.
- 5Fry for about 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the plantains are golden brown and caramelized.
- 6Remove the fried plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7Serve hot as a side dish or snack.
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