Authentic Kelewele Recipe: Spicy Fried Plantains from Ghana

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for frying.
2. While the oil is heating, blend the onion in a blender until it becomes a smooth purée. Stir in the ginger and cloves to combine.
3. Put the plantains in a bowl, then pour the prepared onion mixture over them. Sprinkle with chile pepper and salt, and mix until all the plantains are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
4. Carefully place the plantains in the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown on all sides, approximately 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried plantains and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 386 kcal
• Fat Content: 28 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 17 g
• Sodium Content: 25 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 37 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g