Kelewele (Spiced Fried Plantain)

Ingredients

• 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

1. 1Combine ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, and water into a spice paste.
2. 2Toss the cubed plantain in the spice paste until evenly coated.
3. 3Let marinate 10 minutes.
4. 4Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pot.
5. 5Fry the plantain cubes in batches 3-4 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.
6. 6Drain on paper towels and serve hot sprinkled with crushed peanuts.

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