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title: Kelewele (Spiced Fried Plantains)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/kelewele
---

Gather @ripe plantain{4}, @fresh ginger{30%g}, @cayenne pepper{1%tsp}, @ground anise{0.5%tsp} and @roasted peanut{60%g}.

Peel the plantains and cut into bite-size cubes, roughly 2cm.

Toss the cubes with the grated ginger, grated @onion{0.5}, cayenne, anise and salt; let them sit 10 minutes so the spices penetrate. ~{10%minutes}

Heat the @sunflower oil{400%ml} in a deep skillet to 170°C — a cube of plantain should sizzle immediately on contact.

Fry in batches, without crowding the pan, until the edges caramelize dark, about 5 minutes per batch. ~{5%minutes}

Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel; repeat with the remaining batches.

Shower the hot kelewele with roasted peanuts and serve right away. Eat standing, ideally at night.