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
- 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.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 8