Kelewele - spicy plantain cubes
Spicy fried ripe plantains crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Also called aloco.
Recipe from africanbites ↗Ingredients
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Method
Cut both ends off the plantain with a sharp knife. Slit a shallow line the length of the plantain, cutting only as deep as the peel. Pull the peel back, then grab it and peel.
Cut the plantains into diagonal pieces and set them aside.
Blend onions, ginger, and garlic in a blender or food processor with just enough water to facilitate blending. Then add cayenne pepper, lemon, nutmeg, salt, and bouillon. Then stir and pour into a large bowl.
Toss the plantain slices into the seasoning mixture and let them marinate for 10-20 minutes to absorb flavor.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet with ½ inch oil over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering but not smoking.
Fry the plantain slices in batches, turning once, until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Don't overcrowd the pan because it causes the plantains to absorb excess oil and become soggy.
Remove the fried plantains from the oil with a slotted spoon, and transfer them to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Serve warm.