Kelewele Recipe (Spicy Fried Plantains)

Step 1

Using a sharp knife, cut a shallow line down the length of the plantain and peel back the skin.

Step 2

Chop the plantain into small cubes of about 1 inch size.

Step 3

Grate the ginger into a large bowl then add in chopped garlic and chopped onions.

Step 4

Now in the bowl blend in your cayenne pepper, anise seed, nutmeg and salt. Mix well.

Step 5

Next add in your plantain cubes and toss to coat in the spice mix. Leave to rest for 30 minutes.

Step 6

In a deep skillet, add enough oil to slightly submerge the plantains and heat to 350 degrees F.

Step 7

Separate the plantain into batches so that each lot can fry without touching one another. This is crucial to achieving the right texture.

Step 8

Now for each batch, add into the skillet to brown, turning once during the process. It should take about 5 minutes per batch.

Step 9

Use a strainer ladle to remove the plantains from the pan and rest on a plate covered with paper towels.

Step 10

Lightly dab the plantains with paper towels to soak up any excess oil and serve immediately.