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Spicy Fried Plantains

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
5 min
TOTAL TIME
15 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Snack African West African
Spicy Fried Plantains
Ingredients
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1 small onion, cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, or more to taste
  • 2 whole cloves, crushed
  • 5 ripe plantains, diced into 1/3-inch chunks
  • 3 tablespoons ground chile pepper
  • salt to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat the deep-fryer or large saucepan to a high temperature of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, blend the onion into a smooth paste using a blender. Combine the blended onion with grated ginger and ground cloves in a bowl, stirring until well incorporated.
2
Next, place the plantains in a separate container and pour the onion mixture over them. Add sliced chile pepper and a pinch of salt, gently mixing until the plantains are evenly coated.
3
Carefully add the coated plantains to the hot oil, allowing them to brown on all sides from both ends. This should take approximately 5 minutes. Remove the fried plantains with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.