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I am of Ghanaian and Nigerian descent, and kelewele is a popular street food snack, enjoyed by locals and visitors to Ghana. Kelewele kebabs are a twist on this traditional dish. Families also enjoy kelewele as part of a meal when accompanied with our famous jollof rice. Kelewele is a year-round treat enjoyed best when shared with friends and family.

– Samantha Udondem, Research Program Manager, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

A Favorite Food from Ghana to Enjoy with Family and Friends

VEGETARIAN • VEGAN

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantain) Kebabs

INGREDIENTS

1 ripe yellow plantain Spice blend: • 3 to 4 inch piece of ginger root • 1 T smoked paprika • 1/2 t chili powder • salt

3 to 4 bell peppers, mix colors 1 medium red onion

1 medium courgette (zucchini) Salt and black pepper, to taste Coconut oil

PREPARATION

Cook in either an air fryer or a shallow frying pan and use four skewers.

Peel and slice the plantain. Place in a bowl and coat with the smooth spice blend. Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cut the bell peppers and onions into chunks. Slice the zucchini to similar thickness as the plantain, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cooking in an air fryer: Assemble skewers, alternating plantain, pepper, onion, zucchini pieces. Brush with coconut oil and cook at 360 degrees for approximately 13 to 15 minutes. Serve one skewer per person on its own as snack; great with peanuts. Cooking in a shallow frying pan: Heat the oil and fry the plantain until golden; set aside. Sauté the peppers, onion, and zucchini. Divide into four serving with fried plantain. Make a meal of kelewele by serving with jollof rice and roasted peanuts.

4 servings 72 calories per serving (without rice or peanuts)