BEIJING BANANA TOFFEE (DEEP FRIED BANANAS)

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Wonderful treat in winter You can use apple as well. I haven't tried any other fruits, but I guess anything that keeps its shape.

Provided by Nolita_Food

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large bananas
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
ice water (large bowl)
peanut oil, the best to use

Steps:

  • Peel bananas and cut them into 1.5" chunks Combine flour, cornstarch, egg, water and mix till smooth.
  • Heat frying oil till moderately hot.
  • Dip the banana chunks into the batter, lift them out one at a time, tap off the excess batter and put them into the hot oil.
  • Fry for 1-2 minutes, till the batter is golden.
  • Lift them out right away and drain on paper towels.
  • Have the bowl of ice water nearby.
  • Put sugar and sesame seed in a clean dry pot, melt the sugar till it darkens a little.
  • Reduce heat to very low, just to keep it warm but not burned.
  • Dip the fried banana chunks in, a few at a time, coat them thoroughly with sugar syrup and sesame.
  • Lift them out into the ice water to harden, then lift them right now.
  • Serve right away with vanilla ice cream.
  • This dish doesn't freeze at all, and you should serve it right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 20.9, Carbohydrate 83, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 54.1, Protein 4.7

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