Just as South and Central American countries
have their fried plantains, the Vietnamese have fried bananas, usually sold on the streets
by women in front of their houses. The smaller and firmer the
bananas, the better.
Serves 4.
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
4 medium bananas
peanut oil for frying
Mix together the flour, sugar, egg, and milk to make a smooth, paste-like batter. Leave to
rest for one hour. Peel the bananas and slice each one in half lengthwise, then across
into chunks about three inches long. Dip the banana pieces into the batter and shallow fry
in hot oil for a few minutes or until golden brown all over. Drain quickly on a wire rack
or paper towel, and serve warm. If you like, serve them with powdered sugar or honey, for
extra sweetness. |
