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Kelewele (Ghanaian Spicy Fried Plantains)

Name: Kelewele (Ghanaian Spicy Fried Plantains)
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 4.0 Ripe plantain; 4.0 tsp Ginger; 4.0 clove Garlic; 1.0 Onion; 1.0 tsp Cayenne pepper; to taste Salt; as needed Oil (for frying)

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4.0 Ripe plantain
4.0 tsp Ginger
4.0 clove Garlic
1.0 Onion
1.0 tsp Cayenne pepper
to taste Salt
as needed Oil (for frying)

Instructions

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Step 1: Peel and dice plantains. Blend spices into paste. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Toss plantains in spice mix. Let marinate 10 mins. Cover the container and refrigerate, allowing the ingredients to marinate and deeply absorb the flavors..
Step 3: Fry until golden brown. Serve hot as snack or side. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..

Estimated nutrition

60.1kcal

2.1protein

0.9fat

11.7carbs

Nutrition confidence85%

5 of 7 ingredients matched the nutrition lookup. 2 amounts used estimated gram conversions.

Vegetarian-leaningLower carbQuick cook

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