Spicy Fried Plantain Cubes

Kelewele is one of my all-time favorite snack foods from Ghana. It is generally described as something like “spicy fried plantain cubes,” but that description is like calling a sunset “beautiful.” Western cookbook versions I’ve seen are anemic versions of the best kelewele as prepared in Ghana, where it is often served accompanied by dry roasted unsalted peanuts. The sweet, spicy, and chewy plantain is a perfect counter to the mild crunchy/creamy flavor and texture of the pean