WEST AFRICAN BANANA FRITTERS
Taken from epicurious .com and posted for ZWT. "The fritter tradition harks back to West Africa, where frying in deep oil is one of the major cooking techniques. In the African Atlantic world, fritters can be served as appetizers, as a vegetable, and even as a dessert, as they are here."
Provided by alligirl
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 dessert dishes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375 degrees.
- Mix the eggs, milk, brown sugar, flour, and baking soda together in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the banana slices a few at a time, coating them well with the batter.
- With a long slotted spoon remove the banana slices a few at a time and place them into the oil.
- Fry the bananas for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly browned, turning them once. Drain them on paper towels and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Repeat the process until all of the bananas have been fried.
- Sprinkle them with the confectioners' sugar and serve warm.
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Daniel Misley
[email protected]These fritters are simply delicious! I've made them several times already and they're always a hit.
Leisha Epulo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I actually enjoyed these fritters. The spices really balance out the sweetness of the bananas.
Gamini Nimal
[email protected]These fritters are a great addition to any brunch or breakfast menu. They're also perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Irajashahid shahid
[email protected]I had a lot of fun making these fritters with my kids. They loved helping me mix the batter and fry the fritters.
Alamgir Rahman
[email protected]These fritters are a great way to use up ripe bananas. I always have a few bananas that are about to go bad, so I'm glad I found this recipe.
Zara Mohsan
[email protected]I love the crispy texture of these fritters. They're so much better than the soft, mushy fritters I've had before.
Confidence Frankline Mgbanyi
[email protected]These fritters are so addictive! I couldn't stop eating them. They're the perfect snack or dessert.
Ayeni Adebola
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these fritters, but I'm so glad I did. They turned out amazing! The combination of sweet bananas and spices is perfect.
Suelaman raho
[email protected]I love how easy these fritters are to make. I had them ready in under 30 minutes. And they tasted just as good as the ones I've had at African restaurants.
Akash Rubel
[email protected]These West African banana fritters were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious banana flavor. I will definitely be making these again.