kelewele (spicy fried plantains)

kelewele (spicy fried plantains)
  • 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


  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place plantains in a bowl.
  2. Puree onion in a blender until smooth. Stir in ginger and cloves; pour mixture over the plantains. Mix in ground chile pepper and salt. Stir to coat plantains.
  3. Place plantains in the hot oil; fry until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

09/19/2019
kelewele (spicy fried plantains), recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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