Kakro/Kaklo: Spicy Plantain Fritters

Kakro/Kaklo is a popular Ghanaian street food

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Ingredients

2 large overiped plantain
Small onion
Ginger
Pepper
Tsp salt(more or less)
1/3 cup plain flour/ cassava flour
Vegetable oil/ palm oil

Method of preparation

Grind onion,pepper and ginger
Mash in the ripe plantains.
Add the flour and salt
Mix together
The flour helps the plantain batter to hold its shape
Heat up oil on moderate heat
Scoop in the batter with a spoon
Let it fry on both sides till golden brown
Take these babies out from the oil and place them on a kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil
Enjoy with any beans of your choice or hot pepper sauce.

Recipe by kind courtesy of Kendolf Events