Fante Fritters
Fante Fritters are a popular Ghanaian street food made from ripe plantains and a few simple ingredients. These fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a delightful snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the mashed plantains, flour, baking powder, sugar, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the milk gradually and mix until a thick batter forms.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Fante Fritters warm and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Frying pan Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Fante Fritters are best served with a side of hot pepper sauce or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a sweet twist.
Tips & tricks
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the fritters to ensure a crispy texture.
Cost
$5