Kelewele (Spiced Fried Plantain)
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The Tale of Kelewele (Spiced Fried Plantain)
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Kelewele, cubes of ripe plantain fried with ginger, chili, and warm spices, is a beloved Ghanaian street snack, particularly associated with the country's markets and roadside vendors. Its spiced coating reflects Ghana's long-standing taste for combining sweet plantain with heat, a pairing found in several West African fried-plantain dishes.
Ingredients
Scale:· 4 servings
- 4 ripe plantains, cubed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves, ground
- 1 tbsp water
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- Crushed peanuts, for serving
Instructions
- 1Combine ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, and water into a spice paste.
- 2Toss the cubed plantain in the spice paste until evenly coated.
- 3Let marinate 10 minutes.
- 4Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pot.
- 5Fry the plantain cubes in batches 3-4 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.
- 6Drain on paper towels and serve hot sprinkled with crushed peanuts.
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