Kelewele
Kelewele is an African spicy fried ripe planntain that is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Credit:Immaculate Bites
Ingredients
- 6 pcs Ripe Plantain
- 1/4 Onions
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Pepper
- 1 tbs Ginger
- 2 pcs Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Lemon
- 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pcs Maggi Cubes
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to cut both ends off the plantain. Slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain.
- Remove plantain peel by pulling it back.Cut plantains in diagonal pieces and set aside.
- 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
- 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
- Heat up a large skillet or cast iron with oil up to ½ inch- medium-high heat until hot but not smoking
- 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
- Transfer the fried plantains to pan lined with paper towels.Serve warm
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