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Kelewele Fried Plantains Recipe

Spicy, crispy fried plantains, perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 ripe plantains peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced plantains, grated ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  2. 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. 3. Add the plantains to the pan in a single layer and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4. Remove the plantains from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fried, Plantains, Spicy
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