Croque Madame with Kelewele

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   To assemble the Croque Madame, take two slices of white bread. On one slice, layer a slice of cooked ham and sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese on top. Place the second slice of bread on top to form a sandwich.

3. 3

   Spread a thin layer of bechamel sauce over the top slice of bread and sprinkle with a little more Gruyère cheese.

4. 4

   Place the sandwich on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. 5

   While the sandwich is baking, heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

6. 6

   Mix the ginger, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Toss the plantain pieces in the spice mixture until they are well coated.

7. 7

   Fry the spiced plantains in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per side. Once done, remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. This is your Kelewele.

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   In another frying pan, fry the eggs to your preference (traditionally sunny-side up for a Croque Madame).

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   Once the sandwich is baked, remove it from the oven and place the fried egg on top of the sandwich.

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    Serve the Croque Madame hot with the Kelewele on the side. Enjoy your fusion of French and Ghanaian cuisine!