Kelewele - Ghanian Fried Plantain
Kelewele - Ghana style fried plantain is first marinated with aromatics - sweet, spicy, and smoky!
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Resting Time 1 hour hr
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: African, Ghanian
Servings: 8 people
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Calories: 103 kcal
3 ripe yellow plantains 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped 1 small onion finely chopped 2 chiles finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt Oil for frying
Slice the plantains into 1/2" slices.
In a bowl, combine the tablespoon of oil, with the ginger, onion, salt and chile.
Add plantain slices and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least one hour.
Heat about 1" of oil in a skillet. Once the oil is hot, fry the plantain slices and cook on both sides until golden brown.
Serve immediately.
Calories: 103 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 76 mg | Potassium: 371 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 864 IU | Vitamin C: 29 mg | Calcium: 4 mg | Iron: 1 mg