Cookbook:Jamaican Banana Fritters

Jamaican Banana Fritters
CategoryCaribbean recipes
Servings25 fritters
Time20 minutes
Difficulty

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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.

Ingredients

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Procedure

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  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.

Notes, tips, and variations

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  • Sprinkling sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon or coconut on the fritters after frying.
  • Serving with a scoop of ice cream.