Kaklo (Ghanaian Sweet Plantain Fritters)
Very ripe plantain mashed with ginger and chilli, fried into soft fritters with crisp edges.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mash the plantain in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- 2
Stir in the onion, ginger, chilli flakes and salt. Add the flour and baking powder, then the water, to make a thick batter that holds on the spoon.
- 3
Rest the batter for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan over a medium heat. It is ready when a drop of batter sizzles gently.
- 5
Drop in heaped tablespoons of batter and flatten slightly. Fry for 3 minutes each side until deep golden and crisp at the edges.
6 min - 6
Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm.
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