Kelewele

Spiced fried plantain cubes, sweet and hot.

Ingredients

• 4 Ripe plantains
• 2 tbsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 Onion
• 1 tsp Anise seeds
• 1 tsp Salt
• 3 cups Frying oil

Method

1. Cut the plantains — Peel and cube the ripe plantains.
2. Make the spice paste — Blend the ginger, onion, cayenne, anise and salt with a splash of water.
3. Marinate — Toss the plantain in the paste and leave 15 minutes.
4. Fry — Fry in hot oil for 4 minutes until deep golden and caramelised at the edges.
5. Kelewele is ready — Drain and serve hot with roasted peanuts.

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