Unusual bananas: cooked in batter

Frying in batter is a surprisingly simple, yet even more ingenious, culinary invention. After all, foods fried in this magical mixture retain their juiciness, shape, and, most importantly, flavor. And you can bake anything in batter: meat, fish, vegetables, and, of course, fruit.

Apples and pineapples are both suitable, but bananas are undoubtedly the favorite. Firstly, these fruits are available year-round, and secondly, they are incredibly tasty and healthy. Bananas contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals that the body needs. And, what's especially nice is that the juicy yellow fruits promote the production of the "happiness hormone," and, as we know, with a good mood, anything is possible.

Bananas fried in a sweet batter can be considered a completely independent dish. They are so nutritious that they can easily make a complete breakfast.

Basic recipe

This recipe requires two large bananas (otherwise, there won't be anything to fry in the batter) and a bottle of vegetable oil. The amount depends on the size of the frying pan (it should have at least three centimeters of oil).

The first recipe worth trying is bananas in batter, traditionally made with milk. To make it, you'll need:

• 1/3 cup milk (minimum 2.5% fat);
• about ½ cup of flour (you can use it to adjust the thickness of the dough);
• 2 eggs;
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar;
• a pinch of salt;
• a pinch of turmeric and ½ tsp cinnamon (optional).

The step-by-step recipe for making bananas in batter is delightfully simple:

1. First, you need to make the batter. To do this, gradually pour milk, stirring constantly, into the flour mixed with cinnamon and turmeric. The turmeric will give the baked goods a pleasant golden color, and the cinnamon will add an additional, delicious aroma. However, this isn't necessary—bananas are flavorful enough on their own. Finally, whisk in the eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt and powdered sugar.
2. Now you need to wait a little while to allow the gluten in the dough to swell, increasing its elasticity. While this process is happening, turn on the stovetop and place the pan in which the bananas will be cooking. The right temperature will be indicated by dropping a drop of dough into the boiling oil: it should immediately float to the surface and sizzle.
3. There's no time to waste – it's time to cut the bananas into 1.5-centimeter-thick "slices." A little secret: before dipping the slices in the batter, lightly coat them in flour. This will ensure the batter is distributed more evenly.
4. The frying recipe is as follows: thoroughly coat the bananas in batter on all sides and drop them into hot oil. Once the batter is golden brown and cooked through, stop frying. Remove the banana mini-cakes with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain off excess fat.

This aromatic and delicious treat can be served in a variety of ways: dusted with powdered sugar, topped with melted chocolate or sour cream. Ice cream is also a great accompaniment.

Possible options

The technique for frying bananas in batter remains the same, so it's worth discussing the possibility of varying the batter composition. And here, you can experiment.

Here's an example of a recipe that calls for sparkling water. To make it, you'll need:

• ½ cup of highly carbonated ice water (you can keep it in the freezer for 20 minutes);
• 1 egg;
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar;
• 1 incomplete glass of flour, a pinch of salt.

Recipe:

Beat the egg with salt and powdered sugar. Add the soda and beat again. Pour the mixture into the flour and stir until smooth.

Then follow the instructions: dip the banana slices in the batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown. The batter in this recipe is exceptionally airy due to the carbonated bubbles. Enjoy!

Video recipe for making bananas in batter