Thai Deep-Fried Bananas




Thai Deep-Fried Bananas

Recipe only

Thai deep-fried bananas are a very popular Thai street food found all over the country. You would not eat them every day, but as a treat they are sensational. When I went to any market in Bangkok I would grab a bag and munch while I looked around. Give them a go and I am sure you wont be disappointed.


INGREDIENTS

BATTER

1 cup self-raising flour
1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
25 g grated coconut or desiccated
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
350 ml (1 1/2 cups) water, at room temperature

OTHER

vegetable oil for deep-frying
4 ripe bananas

METHOD

1. In a bowl, put the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, coconut, and sesame seeds. Add the room temperature water and lightly mix with a spoon of a fork until smooth.

2. Heat the oil in a deep wok to about 8 cm to medium heat. when you drop a little batter into the oil it should sizzle straight away and you know the oil is ready. DO NOT have the oil too hot as it will cook the batter too quickly and burn.

3. Peel the ripe bananas and halve length ways, then cut them into 5 cm pieces. Dip the bananas into the batter and then into the hot oil. Do this in small batches so the oil stays at the right temperature. Deep fry till the bananas are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper, then keep warm in a low oven. Repeat with the rest of the bananas and serve warm with or without a dipping sauce.
Location: South East Asia

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