Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

Description

These fried spiced plantains are a favorite snack in the West African country of Ghana.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 8