KELEWELE (SPICY FRIED PLANTAINS)

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These fried spiced plantains are a favorite snack in the West African country of Ghana.

Provided by aduani

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

vegetable oil for frying
5 ripe plantains, diced into 1/3-inch chunks
1 small onion
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, or more to taste
2 whole cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons ground chile pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place plantains in a bowl.
  • Puree onion in a blender until smooth. Stir in ginger and cloves; pour mixture over the plantains. Mix in ground chile pepper and salt. Stir to coat plantains.
  • Place plantains in the hot oil; fry until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

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