kelewele

Kelewele is made from ripe plantains cut into cubes or small pieces, coated with a spice mixture and fried until golden brown. Ginger, chilli and salt are familiar seasonings, while onion and garlic appear in other mixtures. A preparation recorded at the Dagbe Cultural Institute also uses peppercorns and grains of Selim, ground with the ginger and dried chillies into a paste.^[1][2]

Street vendors in Ghana sell kelewele as a snack with peanuts. Restaurants may serve it with rice and stew. Baked adaptations coat the plantain in a blended marinade before roasting; these can include spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, and can accompany jollof rice.^[1][3]