KELEWELE (SPICY FRIED PLANTAINS)
Kelewele (Kele-wele) are flavorful fried plantain cubes. Simple to make, kelewele are plantain cubes, sprinkled with spices, and fried in hot oil. Kelewele are often sold by African street vendors. Originally from Ghana, kelewele have been popularized in America by several Kwanzaa books and websites. Fresh ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt seem to be the most typical combination of spices used to make kelewele. Some recipes get a little fancier and add ground cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, chili powder, or red pepper flakes. Some replace the water with lemon juice; others use no liquid at all and call for the plantains to be tossed in the dry spices. Letting the plantains marinate in the spice mixture for ten or twenty minutes is also recommended by some. **And if your oil is properly HOT, they won't absorb much oil & be low fat!! And plantains are good fiber. :)
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grind together grated ginger root, pepper, and salt, then mix with water.
- In a glass bowl toss together the plantain cubes and spice mixture.
- In a deep skillet, heat oil (just deep enough to allow plantains to float) to 350 degrees F. Fry plantains, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. (Don't try to fry them all at once; they should not touch each other while frying.).
- Drain on absorbent paper, keep in warmed oven until all the plantains are fried. Serve kelewele immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 392.6, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 17.9, Protein 1.6
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Venkat Rajan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Amran Rahal
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kelewele didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The plantains were a little too soft and the spices weren't very flavorful. I think I might have added too much oil.
Suman Mandal
[email protected]I made this kelewele for my friends and they loved it! It was the perfect snack for our get-together. The plantains were perfectly cooked and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Hashmat Ullah
[email protected]This kelewele is absolutely delicious! The plantains are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. The spices are also perfect. I love serving this with a side of spicy tomato sauce. It's the perfect party appetizer.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good kelewele recipe for ages. This one is perfect. The plantains were perfectly cooked and the spices were spot-on. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Haider Rind
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The plantains are always crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. The spices are also just right. I love serving this kelewele with a side of spi
Waqar Aslam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the kelewele turned out amazing! It was crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. The spices were also perfect. I served it with a side of spicy tomato sauce and it was a hit with my family. I will def
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[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've tried other kelewele recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The plantains were perfectly cooked and the spices were so flavorful. I couldn't stop eating it. I will definitely be making this again and agai
Ikram Anwar Khan
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this kelewele without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise and the results were amazing. The kelewele was crispy on the outside and sof
Mubashara Khurshid
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of plantains, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The kelewele was absolutely delicious. The combination of spices and the sweetness of the plantains was perfect. I will definitely be making this again
Raja Daniyal
[email protected]I've always been a fan of kelewele, but I've never tried making it myself. This recipe made it so easy and the results were amazing! The plantains were perfectly cooked and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.
AbdUl AfriDi
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for plantain lovers! The combination of spices and the sweetness of the plantains is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and the kelewele turned out perfect. Crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside.