street food

Kelewele (Spiced Fried Plantains)

The ultimate Ghanaian street snack—sweet ripe plantains marinated in ginger and spices, then fried to perfection.

Time25 MINS
Serves4 PERSONS
Difficultyeasy
Kelewele (Spiced Fried Plantains)

Ingredients

  • 4 very ripe plantains (yellow with black spots)
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 small onion, finely minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder or cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

01

Peel the plantains and cut them into small cubes or diagonal slices.

02

In a bowl, mix the ginger, onion, chili powder, cloves, and salt into a paste.

03

Toss the plantain cubes in the spice paste until evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

04

Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the plantains in batches until they are golden brown and slightly caramelized at the edges.

05

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Cook's Tips

“Serve with roasted peanuts for the authentic roadside experience. If you can't find very ripe plantains, wait until they are almost black—that's when they are sweetest!”