Recipe for cooking banana fritters
Recipes from Southeast Asia :: Southeast Asian Desserts
1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. water
4 firm bananas
3 c. canola (or other vegetable) oil
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Combine 1 c. of the flour, the baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Gradually blend in water, beating with a whisk until smooth. Peel bananas. Cut each banana crosswise into 3 pieces, making a total of 12 pieces. Coat bananas lightly with remaining 1/2 c. flour.
Heat oil in wok over med. high heat until oil reaches 375 degrees fahrenheit. Dip banana pieces in batter, coating completely. Cook 4 to 6 banana pieces at a time in the oil until golden, 3 to 5 mins. Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve with ice cream, if desired.
Makes about 4 servings.
