Easy Kelewele - Spicy Fried Plantains

⏱️ 15 min 👥 6 servings 📊 Easy
African dessert
Easy Kelewele - Spicy Fried Plantains
Nutrition per Serving
149
Calories
1g
Protein
30g
Carbs
4g
Fat

This Kelewele, an easy, quick, and super tasty Spicy Fried Plantain cubes. Made with ripe plantains that are peeled, cut into small cubes or bite-size chunks, and seasoned with spices such as Onion, Garlic, Cayenne Peper, and Ginger.

📝 Ingredients

  • 3 Ripe Plantains
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Olive Oil (for deep frying)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Peel the plantains and cut them into bite-sized cubes or chunks.
  2. 2Add the ginger, garlic, chili powder, nutmeg, salt, and the one Tbsp of Olive Oil.
  3. 3Mix everything together until the spices are well distributed all over the plantain cubes.
  4. 4Heat up the Olive Oil in a fry-Pan. Once the Oil is hot, gently lower the plantains inside the Oil using a slotted spoon
  5. 5Fry for about 6 to 10 minutes, turning over at intervals until the plantain is caramelized with golden brown edges.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by cheflolaskitchen.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.