Description
Kelewele is a popular Ghanaian street food made from ripe plantains coated in a spicy paste and deep-fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and soft, sweet interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe plantains, cubed
- 1½ inches fresh ginger root, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon anise seed powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- Roasted groundnuts (for serving)
Instructions
- Make the spice paste by combining the grated ginger, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, anise seed powder, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt in a large bowl. Add lime juice if using.
- Peel and cut the plantains into 1-inch diagonal chunks.
- Coat the plantain pieces with the spice paste, ensuring they are thoroughly covered, and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the marinated plantain pieces in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels for 60 seconds and serve immediately with roasted groundnuts.
Notes
Ensure the plantains are at the correct ripeness to achieve optimal sweetness and texture. Store the remaining spice paste for future use.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Ghanaian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg