How to make Kaklo (Fried plantain cakes)
This is one of the numerous munchies that can be made from plantain.
Made from over-ripe plantain fritters, Kaklo (or kakro) is a delicious traditional Ghanaian snack.
With fewer ingredients and less cooking time, the preparation of kaklo is quite simple and straightforward.
Cooking time
40 minutes
Recipe category
Snack
Recipe cuisine
Local snack
Cooking method
Frying
Recipe Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
3 overripe plantain
3 medium-sized onions
Flour
Pepper (depending on your preference)
Ginger
Nkitinkiti and pepre (Local spices)
Cooking oil
Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grind pepper, ginger, nkitinkiti and pepre in an earthenware bowl into a paste.
- Peel the overripe plantain and add to the ground mixture and grind till it is perfectly mixed.
- Add salt and flour and mix till all ingredients are mixed evenly in the earthenware bowl.
- Put your frying pan on the fire with oil enough for the frying process.
- Use a ladle to scoop a small amount of the mixture and put it in the oil to test if the mixture is intact. If not add some more flour.
- Fry the rest of the mixture, taking time to turn each ball to avoid it being burnt.
Your Kaklo is ready! Serve with cooked beans or groundnut.