Kelewele (Fried Spicy Ripe Plantain)
Kelewele is a Ghanaian authentic fried ripe plantain dish which can be served with other dishes or served separately as a dessert or snack.
Equipment
- Asanka (african earthen ware bowl)
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe plantain
- ¼ onion cut into pieces
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1`` teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon black oer white pepper
- 2 cups oil for frying
Instructions
- Preparing the plantains: Peel plantains by cutting off both ends and slit down the side of each plantain. Remove the plantain peel by peeling it from one side to the other.Cut the peeled plantains into 1/4-inch-thick slices and cut them further into smaller pieces and put them into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Making the Spices: Blend onions, ginger, garlic, chili, gloves and white or black pepper, and salt, in a blender or food processor, or in an earthen bowl (asanka) with just enough water to help blending.
- Combine all ingredients: pour the blended spices onto the cut plantains. Toss all the ingredients together until the spices has cover all the plantains.
- Frying the Kelewele: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until hot. Fry the Kelewele in batches, turning frequently with a slotted turner, until golden brown, or for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the fried ripe plantains from the pan and transfer onto a paper towel for the excess oil to drain.
- Serve with roasted peanut or as a side dish and enjoy.
Notes
This recipe makes a mild Kelewele; you can increase the chili powder or double all the spices for a spicier taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 2gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 471mgPotassium: 711mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1623IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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