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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Fruits
Ethnic
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-Karen Thackeray
8 Bananas -- peeled
1/2 c Self-rising flour
1/2 c Rice flour
1 tb Cornstarch
1 c -- Water
1/2 ts Salt
4 tb Fine brown sugar
Oil -- for deep frying
Slice each banana lengthwise. Sift flours and add to
water. Stir until consistency of cream. Add salt. Heat
oil and, when smoking, dip each piece of banana in
batter. Shake off excess and lower into hot oil. Fry
until golden brown and roll in brown sugar. Serve with
ice cream.
As quoted from the book, "This is an exotic way to
treat bananas and it's practically a national snack
among migrant populations in Southeast Asia who serve
it with scoops of coconut or mango ice cream." Source:
A Little Chinese Cookbook
