West African·vegan·easy

Kelewele

Name: Kelewele
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 large Very ripe plantain; 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Ghana's most beloved street snack — ripe plantain cubes tossed in fresh ginger and cayenne, then fried until caramelized on the outside and meltingly soft inside. The combination of natural plantain sweetness with the heat of cayenne creates an addictive balance that keeps Accra street corners busy from morning to midnight.

20 min(prep 5 + cook 15)

4 servings

195 kcal

Ingredients

Very ripe plantain2 large
Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
Cayenne pepper1/2 tsp
Vegetable oil for frying1/2 cup

Nutrition

195 kcalper serving

Protein15g19%

Carbs35g45%

Fat15g19%

Fiber4g5%

Sugar8g10%

Directions

1
Peel plantains and cut into 1.5 cm cubes.
2
Mix grated ginger and cayenne in a bowl. Toss plantain cubes until evenly coated.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4
Fry plantain cubes in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and caramelized.
5
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately — they lose their crisp quickly.

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