Fried Bananas

Name: Fried Bananas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 6 burro or baby bananas, sliced lengthwise; 1/2 cup rice flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 2 tbsp white sesame seeds; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/3 cup cold water; 2 cups neutral frying oil

Crispy fried bananas coated in a coconut and sesame batter. A popular street food treat that is crunchy on the outside and tender inside.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

ThaiDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

6 burro or baby bananas, sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup rice flour
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp white sesame seeds
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup cold water
2 cups neutral frying oil

Instructions

1

Combine 1/2 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 2 tbsp white sesame seeds, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl.
2

Stir in 1/3 cup cold water to form a thick, smooth batter.
3

Heat 2 cups neutral frying oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
4

Dip 6 sliced lengthwise burro or baby bananas into the batter to coat thoroughly.
5

Fry bananas in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
6

Transfer to paper towels to drain and serve warm.

Questions

How long does Fried Bananas keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Fried Bananas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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