Fried bananas, often called banana fritters or bolinhos de banana, is a classic Cape Verdean dish that is simple to prepare and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This delectable dish is perfect for breakfast, a sweet snack, or even as a dessert. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect fried bananas Cape Verde Islands.
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FRIED SWEET BANANAS
A very traditional breakfast or dessert in northeast Brazil, bananas or plantains are fried in butter and coated with cinnamon-sugar. Delicious with vanilla ice cream too.
Provided by Nandabear
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Brazilian
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut each banana half into 3 or 4 pieces.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; add banana slices and cook until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer banana slices to a paper towel-lined plate. Coat banana slices, 1 at a time, with cinnamon-sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 41.5 mg, Sugar 23.9 g
FRIED BANANAS (CAPE VERDE ISLANDS)
Make and share this Fried Bananas (Cape Verde Islands) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lynnski LA
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or deep fryer to 375°F.
- Mix the corn flour and sugar together in a bowl.
- Add the butter, egg, salt, rum and milk, stirring constantly until you have a thick batter.
- Peel the bananas, cut them into quarters, and sprinkle them with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
- Roll the banana quarters in the batter and dip them into the hot oil a few at a time.
- Fry them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning once until they are golden brown.
- Drain on absorbent paper and dust with the cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 487.7, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 33.9, Protein 5.2
HOMEMADE FRIED BANANAS
delicious
Provided by stelladias77
Time 30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large frying pan and fry the bananas for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until slightly golden in color.
- Sprinkle the sugar into the pan, add water and bring it to the boil, it will dissolve .[caramel] Put the bananas ,add vanilla
- Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the bananas,decorate with2 tea spoon chocolate candy.serve with yogurt. enjoy.
FRIED BANANAS (BANANA ENROLADA)
This is posted for the World Tour 05 RecipeZaar event. I haven't tried this particular recipe yet, but I love fried bananas. This is a recipe from the Cape Verde Islands as written in The Africa Cookbook - Tastes of A Continent by Jessica B. Harris.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Dessert
Time 21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil to 375°F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
- Mix corn flour and sugar in a bowl. Add butter, egg, salt, rum, and milk, stirring until it forms a thick batter.
- Peel bananas, and cut into quarters. Mix cinnamon with brown sugar. Sprinkle half the cinnamon/ brown sugar mixture on the banana quarters.
- Roll banana quarters in the batter, and drop carefully into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry 2 - 3 minutes on each side, turning once, until golden brown.
- Drain fried bananas on paper towels and dust with remaining cinnamon/brown sugar mixture.
- Continue until all banana quarters are fried and dusted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 197, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 33.9, Protein 5.2
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm bananas for frying. Overripe bananas will be too soft and mushy, while underripe bananas will not be sweet enough.
- Slice the bananas into even-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet for frying the bananas. This will help to prevent the bananas from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the bananas. This will help to create a crispy crust on the bananas.
- Do not overcrowd the pan with bananas. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Fry the bananas until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Drain the bananas on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the bananas immediately with your favorite toppings, such as cinnamon sugar, honey, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Fried bananas are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party. With their crispy crust and sweet, tender interior, fried bananas are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and tasty treat, give fried bananas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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