Snack
Baana Koekoe (Plantain Fritters)
30 minServes 12Nutri-Score C€
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30 min
30 minBaana Koekoe (Plantain Fritters)
what you need
Ingredients
ripe plantains (peeled and cut into chunks)Produce3 pieces
all-purpose flour (sifted)Grains150 g
sugarPantry60 g- baking powderPantry5 g
ground cinnamonSpices2 g
saltSpices2 g
egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
milkDairy100 ml- vegetable oil (for deep frying)Pantry500 ml
per serving
Nutrition
114kcal
- Carbs
- 16 g
- Proteins
- 2 g
- Fat
- 5 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Potato masher
Frying pan
Slotted spoon
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Mash the plantains
- Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into chunks.
- Mash the plantain chunks in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 2
Make the batter
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to the mashed plantain.
- Stir in the egg and milk until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- Step 3
Heat the oil
- Pour the oil into a pan and heat over medium heat until hot.
- Step 4
Fry the fritters
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once.
- Step 5
Drain and serve
- Lift the fritters out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
- Serve warm.