Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Recipe by aduani from allrecipes.com
Snack,Side Dish 15 Mins.
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Ingredients
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