Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains) Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains) Recipe

Ingredients

vegetable oil for frying

5 ripe plantains

diced into 1/3-inch chunks

1 small onion

3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

or more to taste

2 whole cloves

crushed

3 tablespoons ground chile pepper

salt to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place plantains in a bowl.

Step 2

Puree onion in a blender until smooth. Stir in ginger and cloves; pour mixture over the plantains. Mix in ground chile pepper and salt. Stir to coat plantains.

Step 3

Place plantains in the hot oil; fry until browned on all sides about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 385.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.6g 3%

Carbohydrates: 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 17.2g

Fat: 28g 43%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 1261.4IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 21.3mg 36%

Folate: 26.5mcg 7%

Calcium: 7.2mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 43.2mg 15%

Potassium: 579.8mg 16%

Sodium: 25.1mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 251.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.