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Kelewele
Ghanaian spiced fried plantains tossed with ginger, chili, and warm spices until caramelized outside and tender inside.
Medium⏱️ 33 min📖 1 min readServes 4~240 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 18 min cook
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Timeline
Total 33 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Plantain için
- 3 adet Ripe plantains
For the spice mix
- 20 gr Fresh ginger
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Hot ground pepper
- 0.2 çay kaşığı(~1 ml) Grated nutmeg
General
- 0.6 çay kaşığı(~3 ml) Salt
For frying
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the plantains and cut them into large diagonal pieces.
- 2
Grate the fresh ginger and mix with the hot ground pepper, grated nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
Toss the plantain pieces with the spice mixture and let them stand for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- 5
Fry the plantains in two batches for 5-6 minutes, until the outside is deep golden.
6 min06:00 - 6
Transfer the fried kelewele to a sieve and drain excess oil for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 7
Serve hot; if it waits, do not cover it so the outside does not soften.
💡 Tip: Plantain is starchier than banana; yellow skins with black spots give the best sweet-hot balance for frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kelewele hot as a snack with optional hot pepper sauce or lime wedges.
Nutrition (per serving)
~240
kcal calories
2
g protein
46
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 3%Carbs 75%Fat 22%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kelewele make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kelewele take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 33 minutes in total.Is Kelewele difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kelewele have?
Approximately 240 kcal per serving. Protein: 2g, carbs: 46g, fat: 6g.Is Kelewele allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Kelewele belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Kelewele need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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