🇬🇭🇹🇬 Origin: Ghana / West Africa
Kelewele is a beloved West African street snack—crispy, spicy, sweet fried plantains bursting with flavour. Each golden bite carries warm ginger, chili heat, and natural caramel from ripe plantains. Enjoy it as a snack, side dish, or party treat. Simple, quick, and always satisfying!
📝 Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 4 large ripe plantains
- 20 g fresh ginger, grated
- 5 g garlic, minced
- 1–2 fresh chilies, crushed (adjust heat)
- 1 tsp ground cloves (optional but traditional in Ghana)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 100 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
👩🏽🍳 Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into cubes or long strips.
- In a bowl, mix ginger, garlic, chilies, cloves, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Toss the plantain pieces in the spice mix until fully coated.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry until golden and crispy on the outside and soft inside.
- Drain on a paper towel and serve warm.
🌟 Mani’s Tips & Blessing
💛 Toast a little extra ginger in the oil for deeper flavour.
🔥 For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne or powdered chili to the spice mix.
🙌 May every bite bring joy, warmth, and comfort to your table.