How To Make Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantains
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
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Peel the plantains and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
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In a bowl, combine the ground ginger, ground pepper, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and salt.
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Add the plantain pieces to the bowl and toss them in the spice mixture until well coated.
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Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Carefully place the spiced plantain pieces into the hot oil and fry them until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Once fried, remove the plantain pieces from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Serve the Kelewele hot as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Nutrition
- Calories : 323 kcal
- Total Fat : 2g
- Sodium : 585mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 81g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 46g
- Protein : 2g
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