Snack
Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantain)

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantain)

Ghana

30Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

A famous Ghanaian street snack, especially of the Ga and Akan, of ripe plantain cubes marinated in ginger and chilli then deep-fried crisp and sweet.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Knife
  • Blender or grater
Ingredients
Ripe plantains4
Ginger1 large thumb
Garlic2 cloves
Ground dried chilli or cayenne1 tbsp
Ground aniseed/nutmeg (optional)1/2 tsp
Onion (optional)1
Salt1 tsp
Vegetable oil (for frying)for frying

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