Ghana Kele Wele

Servings: Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients:
2-3 well ripened yellow plantains (cooking bananas)
2-½ tbsp olive oil divided
½ to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 thumb sized piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped, or 1 ½ tbsp candied chopped ginger
1 tsp salt

Preparation:

Mix together the red pepper, salt, ginger, minced garlic, chopped onion and 1 tbsp of the oil in a small bowl.

Peel the plantains and cut on the diagonal into ½ inch thick pieces. Place in a large bowl, add the spices and mix well to coat the plantains. If deserved, place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to help develop the flavors.

Heat some of the remaining oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add plantains in a single layer. Sauté until browned, turn over and brown the other side. Repeat until all the plantains are cooked.

Serve hot and enjoy!