Name: Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 yellow plantains; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Recipes

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

6 servings

30 minutes total

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Ingredients

4 yellow plantains
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ½ tablespoons ground red pepper
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup olive oil
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Steps

Peel plantains and cut into bite-size cubes. Combine in large bowl: ginger, red pepper, allspice, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil until blended. Add plantains and stir to coat.
Place vegetable oil in cast-iron skillet; heat to 350°F on medium-high. Fry plantains (in batches) 2–3 minutes, flipping as needed, until golden. Drain on paper towel–lined baking sheet; cool slightly before serving.

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 390, Total Fat 28g, Sat Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 670mg, Total Carb 34g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 23g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 2g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 0%, Iron 0%, Potassium 2%