Ghana Kelewele (Fried Plantains)

Name: Ghana Kelewele (Fried Plantains)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 plantains (ripe but not past ripe, peeled and cut into bite-sized slices); 1-2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon of red-pepper; ½ teaspoon peeled grated fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons water; Palm oil or vegetable oil to fry; chopped roasted peanuts to garnish

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : International Cuisine

Ingredients

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4 plantains (ripe but not past ripe, peeled and cut into bite-sized slices)1-2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon of red-pepper½ teaspoon peeled grated fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons waterPalm oil or vegetable oil to frychopped roasted peanuts to garnish

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Instructions

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Step 1

) Grind together grated ginger root, pepper, and salt and mix them in water

Step 2

) In a glass bowl toss together the plantain cubes and spice mixture

Step 3

) In a deep skillet, heat oil (just deep enough to allow plantains to float) to 350 degrees. Fry plantains, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. Fry in batches, don't overcrowd the pan.

Step 4

) Drain on absorbent paper, sprinkle with peanuts

Step 5

Serve kelewele immediately and enjoy!