Recipe courtesy of Hawa Hassan
Ma Baomaka's Mofo Akondro (Banana Fritters)
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 365
- Total Fat
- 14 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 1 grams
- Cholesterol
- 0 milligrams
- Sodium
- 4 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 59 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 grams
- Sugar
- 24 grams
- Protein
- 5 grams
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water (at body temperature)
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus extra for serving
1 cup cassava flour or all-purpose flour
4 bananas, sliced on the diagonal into 1-inch-thick pieces
Canola oil, for frying
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting, optional
Sliced papaya and mango, for serving, optional
Lime wedges, for serving, optional
Directions
- Place the water and yeast in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Let the mixture sit until the yeast has dissolved and the mixture is cloudy when you stir it, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the sugar and the flour to form a thick, smooth batter. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and allow the batter to sit until it has thickened and smells yeasty, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, line a plate with paper towels and set aside. Heat about 1 to 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy pot set over medium-high heat until it reaches 365 to 375 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer or until a pinch of batter sizzles on contact. Carefully dip the banana slices in the batter, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, and place the fritters into the hot oil, working in batches as necessary, depending on the size of your pot (don’t crowd the pot). Fry, turning the fritters with a slotted spoon as they cook, until they float and become golden brown all over, about 4 minutes. Carefully transfer the fritters to the prepared plate to drain. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar, if you like, and serve immediately while hot. Pair the fritters with a platter of fresh mango and papaya with lime wedges if desired.