Go Bananas Fritters

Go Bananas Fritters is a special Asian dish common in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. Pisang Raja, known as the Banana King, is the ideal variety for this recipe due to its beautifully golden yellow interior. Alternatively, Pisang Abu can be used if Pisang Raja is unavailable.

As a child, I fondly remember enjoying go banana fritters. With bananas being abundantly produced and available year-round in many varieties, each with its unique taste, this snack holds a special place in my memories.

While working at a creche in Sao Paulo, I prepared this quick and healthy snack for the kids using plentiful bananas, opting for a lighter batter over the usual flour-loaded sugary options.

You may occasionally find these bananas at Asian grocery stores, although in regions such as Europe, the United States, and the U.K., they might be scarcer.

The secret to these fritters is mastering a crispy yet tender batter. Unlike traditional deep frying, this recipe calls for searing the batter in a skillet with a minimal amount of oil, though deep frying remains an option.

When seared, the batter becomes delightfully crispy while the banana inside remains moist and tender, making for a truly irresistible treat.

How To Make Crispy Batter: There are several methods to achieve a crispy base: use ice-cold water, substitute with chickpea flour (which will change the flavor slightly), use cold sparkling water, incorporate baking soda or yoghurt and let the batter rise a bit, or refrigerate the batter for an hour. Each method helps to minimize oil absorption.

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Go Bananas Fritters

Dessert – Asian

By Dada Shivananada – Serves: 5-6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes – Cooking Time: 30 minutes – Total Time: 45 minutes

Go banana fritters are a healthy, quick-to-make snack loved by kids. This recipe features a light, crispy batter paired with tender bananas, offering a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 4-6 Ripe Bananas, peel and slice in half
• 1/4 cup corn or rice flour (preferably organic)
• 1 tablespoon rice flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 90 ml cold water
• 1.5 tablespoon coconut oil
• A few slices of orange, seared on both sides in a saucepan

Instructions

1

Mix the fine ground rice flour or cornflour, baking powder, and salt.

2

Slowly add sparkling ice-cold water while whisking until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.

3

Adjust the water gradually to ensure the batter is neither too runny nor too thick.

4

Peel and slice the bananas diagonally or lengthwise, then add them to the batter.

5

Allow the banana pieces to sit in the batter for about five minutes.

6

Heat a wok or saucepan with a few drops of coconut oil; use additional oil if opting for deep frying.

7

Alternatively, you can smash the bananas into thick, pancake-like blobs and sear them on a skillet with minimal oil.

8

Place a spoonful of batter with two or three banana slices onto the skillet and let it sizzle.

9

After one or two minutes, flip the fritter to achieve a golden-brown color without deep frying.

10

Sear 3-4 pieces at a time, or as many as can comfortably fit in the skillet.

Nutrition

• 146.5 Calories
• 27.8g Carbohydrates
• 0.0mg Cholesterol
• 3.4g Fat
• 2.6g Fiber
• 1.6g Protein
• 200.0mg Sodium
• 0.0g Trans fat