Fried Bananas (Cape Verde Islands) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is adapted from The Africa Cookbook by Jessica B. Harris Ingredients:
olive oil (for frying) |
1 cup cornflour |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 egg |
1/4 tablespoon salt |
2 tablespoons white rum |
2 tablespoons milk |
4 ripe bananas |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a dutch oven or deep fryer to 375°F.
2. Mix the corn flour and sugar together in a bowl.
3. Add the butter, egg, salt, rum and milk, stirring constantly until you have a thick batter.
4. Peel the bananas, cut them into quarters, and sprinkle them with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
5. Roll the banana quarters in the batter and dip them into the hot oil a few at a time.
6. Fry them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning once until they are golden brown.
7. Drain on absorbent paper and dust with the cinnamon sugar.
8. Serve warm.
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