Kelewele
Cubes of ripe plantain tossed in ginger and chilli, then fried until sticky and caramelised at the edges.
- Time25 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.40 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
Choose plantains that are yellow with plenty of black spots. They fry sweeter.
- 2
Mix the ginger, cayenne, cloves, nutmeg and lime juice in a bowl. Add the plantain cubes and toss well. Leave for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat until a cube sizzles straight away.
- 4
Fry in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until deep golden and crisp at the edges.
4 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot while still sticky and fragrant.
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