Name: Banana fritters with golden syrup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cup (300g) plain flour; 2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/4 cup (310ml) water, chilled; vegetable oil, to deep-fry; 6 bananas; golden syrup, thickened cream, to serve

Banana fritters with golden syrup

There's something spectacular about this dessert.

Serves 6

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

Crispy, golden, deep-fried banana fritters drizzled with super-sweet golden syrup and cream for a delightful treat.

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Ingredients

2 cup (300g) plain flour

2 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/4 cup (310ml) water, chilled

vegetable oil, to deep-fry

6 bananas

golden syrup, thickened cream, to serve

Method

1.Sift 1 cup of flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add chilled water, mixing, until a smooth batter forms. Stand for 10 mins.

2.Meanwhile, add enough oil to a large saucepan or wok to reach a depth of 3cm. Heat on high to 180°C, or until a cube of bread turns golden in 30 secs.

3.Peel bananas and halve lengthways. Dust in remaining flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in batter and deep-fry in batches for 3-4 mins, until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Serve immediately with golden syrup and cream.

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