FRIED CARAMEL BANANAS

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Deep-fried bananas, Vietnamese Style. Dipped in a crisp hazelnut and breadcrumb coating, served with a warm caramel and coconut sauce, and accompanied by ice-cream, these are the perfect finish to an Asian meal.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 firm ripe Asian bananas (preferably Lady Finger or Sugar bananas)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup ground hazelnuts
1/4 cup packaged breadcrumbs
4 cups vegetable oil or 4 cups peanut oil, for deep-frying
coconut ice cream or mango ice cream, to serve
4 teaspoons butter
4 teaspoons dark rum
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk

Steps:

  • Peel bananas and cut in half lengthways.
  • Place lightly beaten egg in a shallow bowl, and the combined ground hazelnuts and breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.
  • Dip banana pieces firstly into egg, and then coat in hazelnut and breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat cooking oil in a wok to 375ºF, and deep-fry bananas, in batches, until golden brown.
  • Drain on absorbent kitchen paper, and keep warm until all the banana has been cooked.
  • For the caramel sauce, melt butter in a small pan, then add remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Bring to the boil and cook, uncovered, until sauce has thickened slightly, about 8 minutes.
  • Serve each individual portion with icecream of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1685.8, Fat 163.2, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 82.4, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 41.7, Protein 4.9

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