Kelewele

Kelewele is an African spicy fried ripe planntain that is crunchy on the outside
and soft on the inside. Credit:Immaculate Bites

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
35 minutes

Side Dish

Ghanaian

Fried Plantain Ghanaian food Kelewele

Instructions

1 Use a sharp knife to cut both ends off the plantain. Slit a shallow line down
the long seam of the plantain.
2 Remove plantain peel by pulling it back.Cut plantains in diagonal pieces and set
aside.
3 Blend onions , ginger, garlic, in a blend or food processor, with just enough
water to facilitate blending , then add chilli pepper, lemon, nutmeg, salt and
Maggi Cubes
4 In a large bowl toss the plantain cubes and ginger spice mixture. Let it rest
for about 10 to 20 minutes to absorb the flavor
5 Heat up a large skillet or cast iron with oil up to ½ inch- medium-high heat
until hot but not smoking
6 Fry the plantain cubes in batches , turning once, until golden brown, about 5
minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan( it will cause the plantains to be soggy and
absorb excess oil
7 Transfer the fried plantains to pan lined with paper towels.Serve warm