Ghanian Kelewele (Spicy fried plantain recipe):
This is a spicier version of fried sweet plantains. This popular Ghanaian snack or side dish saves you from throwing away very ripe plantains. If they have dark spots and are nearly going bad, just chop them into bites size, toss with spices, fry, and enjoy. Typically serves as a snack with peanuts or as a side dish to many rice and/or bean based meals.
Ingredients
- 1 Yellow/black-spotted very ripe plantain
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- ¼ tsp nutmeg powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- A pinch of salt
- 500 g vegetable oil for frying.
Instructions
- Peel and remove skins from the plantain by cutting off both ends and making a long slit down the middle without penetrating the flesh of the plantain. Then push through the skin to remove the plantain.
- Split the plantain in half from top to bottom vertically, then cut each half diagonally into small pieces and set aside.
- Mix all the spices and seasonings together in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the spice mix over the chopped plantain and gently mix together. Set aside.
- Heat up a large pan of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (roughly takes 2-3 minutes)
- Gently pour in the seasoned plantains and fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally to fry all sides.
- Remove the plantains from the hot oil using a perforated spoon. Transfer onto a plate with paper towels to drain excess oil. (Remember to turn the heat off from the hot oil)
- Serve hot.
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