Filipino•quick

Maruya

Banana Fritters coated in batter and fried to fluffy perfection. They're easy to make and great for breakfast or midday snack.

Ingredients

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1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup cold milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
canola oil
6 ripe but firm saba bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise into about 1/4 inch-thick

1
In a bowl, sift together flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2
In a large bowl, beat egg.
3
Add milk and butter and whisk together until blended.
4
Add flour mixture to milk mixture and stir until just moistened. DO NOT OVERMIX.
5
In a pan over medium heat, heat oil.
6
Dip banana slices into batter to fully coat and gently slide into hot oil.
7
Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden and crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
8
Using a fine-mesh sieve, dust maruya with the remaining sugar. Serve warm.