Thai Fried Bananas,

Name: Thai Fried Bananas,
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb banana, about 6 (Traditionally small Asian bananas are used); 1 cup rice flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup shredded coconut; 4 cups oil (for deep frying)

Submitted by Steve P.

"Thai style fried bananas in a crunchy sesame seed batter."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 lb banana, about 6 (Traditionally small Asian bananas are used)
1 cup rice flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
¹⁄₂ cup coconut milk
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ cup sesame seeds
3 tablespoons sugar
³⁄₄ cup shredded coconut
4 cups oil (for deep frying)

directions

Peel and slice each banana lengthwise into four slices.
Combine all the batter ingredients and stir just to mix together.
Heat the oil in a wok to 375ºF.
Dip each piece of banana into the batter and deep fry until golden brown.
Remove from oil and drain.
Serve with Coconut ice cream.

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Reviews

An oriental version of banana flambe? I liked the crunchy batter cover the sweet and soft banana. The sesame seeds also added an interesting touch. I also refuse to believe the sky high calorie, I think 4 cups of oil in the ingredients were inadvertently included in the calculation of the calorie count. It was so easy, so fast and super delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

Peter Pan
YUM YUM YUM, I served this with Haagen-Daz pineapple cocoanut ice cream. Terrific! Just like our local Thai restaurants. I refuse to believe the calorie/fat count,(o'my'god). I had enough batter left for 10 bananas. I think it would be fantastic as a cocoanut/ banana /apple fritter for 12.

marguerite moriarty
This is the thai fried bananas I remember my mom making when I was a child. I recently showed her this recipe and she said it is almost like hers... except no sesame seeds ( just because I am not a fan!). They are so good and best served hot and fresh... Thanks for sharing!!!

atlfitgirl
OMG! If I could I would give this a million stars it is that good! The rice flour was a bit difficult to find but not impossible. It made more batter than needed though and was quite messy but man was it worth it! I have made this few times and believe it or not even for a special birthday dessert. EVERYONE who has tried it has absolutely LOVED it! I would NOT however serve it without the "haag n daas" coconut pineapple ice cream one of the other reviewers suggested it is pricey I know... more than that :) it's a RIP but you HAVE to have it! Just buy a small one so you can use it sparingly like whipped cream and ENJOY!!! Leave some room for dessert though they do not keep well and should be eaten after making. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!

mikes shannie