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Easy Kelewele - Spicy Fried Plantains
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.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
Peel the plantains and cut them into bite-sized cubes or chunks.
- 2
Add the ginger, garlic, chili powder, nutmeg, salt, and the one Tbsp of Olive Oil.
- 3
Mix everything together until the spices are well distributed all over the plantain cubes.
- 4
Heat 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
Fry for about 6 to 10 minutes, turning over at intervals until the plantain is caramelized with golden brown edges.