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Jamaica

Jamaican Banana Fritters

Serves 25 · 20 minutes

| Jamaican Cuisine Jamaican banana fritters are a traditional dessert and snack dish in the Caribbean. They can be served by themselves, in a platter along with other fritters, or with different toppings, like cinnamon, coconut, or even ice cream.

Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten, Milk. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 200 grams all-purpose flour
  • 60 ml room-temperature milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons brown or white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Oil for frying

Method

  1. Peel the bananas and mash them in a bowl until runny.
  2. Heat oil in a deep frying pan at medium heat.
  3. Add the sugar, milk, vanilla, salt, and flour to the bananas and mix until approximately the consistency of pancake batter or a bit thinner.
  4. Drop tablespoons of the mixture into the heated oil, and fry until edges are firm, then flip to cook other side until golden brown.
  5. Drain on a towel and serve hot.