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Kelewele

Kelewele or Aloco(Spicy Fried Plantains) - African spicy fried ripe plantains that is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Goes well with peanuts and as sides for any protein.
Course Appetiser
Cuisine African
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3 -5
Calories 301kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 4-6 ripe plantains with little black spots
  • 1/4 onion cut in pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne or chili pepper
  • 1/2- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder or small bouillon Maggie cube (optional)
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife cut both ends off the plantain. This will make it easy to grab the skin of the plantains. Slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain,
  • cut only as deep as the peel. Remove plantain peel by pulling it back.
  • Cut plantains in diagonal pieces and set aside.
  • Blend onions , ginger, garlic, in a blend or food processor, with just enough water to facilitate blending , then add cayenne pepper, lemon, nutmeg, salt and bouillon. Set aside
  • In a large bowl toss the plantain cubes and ginger spice mixture
  • Let it rest for about 10 to 20 minutes to absorb the flavor
  • Heat up a large skillet or cast iron with oil up to ½ inch- medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Fry the plantain cubes in batches , turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan( it will cause the plantains to be soggy and absorb excess oil
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried plantains to pan lined with paper towels.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 1218mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 2965IU | Vitamin C: 45.6mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1.4mg