Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

Recipe by aduani from allrecipes.com

Snack,Side Dish 15 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 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

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • While the oil is heating, purée onion in a blender until smooth. Stir in ginger and cloves.
  • Place plantains in a bowl and pour onion mixture over top. Add chile pepper and salt; mix until plantains are coated.
  • Fry plantains in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-line plate.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 386
  • Carbohydrate: 37g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Sugar: 17g

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