Kelewele (Fried Spicy Plantains)

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 ½ tablespoons ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 ripe yellow plantains, peeled & cut into bite-sized cubes
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps

1. Combine in large mixing bowl: ginger, red pepper, allspice, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil until blended. Add plantains and toss to coat.
2. Preheat vegetable oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high to 350°F. Fry plantains 2–3 minutes, flipping a few times as needed, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheet; cool slightly before serving.