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Banana Fritters

These banana fritters are crisp on the outside, soft and sweet in the centre, made with ripe bananas coated in a light batter and fried until golden. Finished with golden syrup and roasted sesame seeds, they are simple, comforting, and ideal served warm.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 4 ripe bananas
Batter
  • 120 g plain flour
  • 60 g cornflour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 200 ml cold water
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • Neutral oil for deep frying
To Serve
  • 4 tbsp roasted white sesame seeds
  • Golden syrup

Method
 

Prepare the Oil
  1. Heat about 1½ inches of oil in a deep-sided pan to 175°C.
Make the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine plain flour, cornflour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cold water, and vanilla bean paste.
  2. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
Prepare the Bananas
  1. Peel the bananas and split each one lengthways.
  2. Cut into 2-inch chunks.
Fry
  1. Dip each banana piece into the batter, coating fully.
  2. Carefully place into the hot oil.
  3. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
  4. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
Serve
  1. Arrange on a serving plate.
  2. Drizzle with golden syrup and sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and soft texture.
  • Fry in batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature.
  • Best served immediately while crisp.
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