Pisang goreng or Indonesian fried banana

[Xocolatl]

I made some today and @msmofet asked for the recipe so here it is:

Ingredients:
100 g self raising flour
150 ml carbonated water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 large bananas

1) Mix the flour with the salt and sugar, and slowly add the water while whisking.
2) Put the batter aside for 30 mins. Then peel the bananas, halve, and slice halves in 3 slices. You should have 12 slices total.
3) Heat the fryer up to 180 degree celcius or equivalent and remove the basket
4) Dip the bananas in the batter until covered, then drop 3 pieces of banana at a time in the fryer. Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Then fry the next batch, until all are done.
5) Put bananas in a basket lined with paper and toss with powderd sugar (optional) for a sweeter taste. Otherwise just serve the bananas in the basket. Best when just made!

 

[msmofet]

Thank you!!

 

[msmofet]

Any bananas or plantain?

 

[dragnlaw]

Believe it would be easier with regular bananas. IMHO

But I love just frying plantain on their own. Hard part is getting the exact black peel. Not too soon and not too late.

 

[Xocolatl]

Any bananas or plantain?

Plantain is traditional but I prefer regular bananas because they are sweeter when I make a treat for myself. If I make Pisang goreng to accompany a savory dish I use plantains.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Could I have mine on a stick, please!

 

[Xocolatl]

Could I have mine on a stick, please!

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Sure just put the stick in after frying else you'll have a fire

 

[Andy M.]

Sure just put the stick in after frying else you'll have a fire

I think I'll try this. Sounds simple and easy.

If you dropped the banana, batter and stick all together into the fryer why would you have a fire?

 

[dragnlaw]

Might depend on the heat of the oil, the thickness of the wooden skewer, and the sloppiness of the cook with oil and an open flame.

 

[Xocolatl]

I think I'll try this. Sounds simple and easy.

If you dropped the banana, batter and stick all together into the fryer why would you have a fire?

As far as I know a thin wooden stick wouldn't do well in hot oil, with a fire risk existing.

Up to your own judgement. I wouldn't advise it.

 

[Jusa]

I like mine with honey and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Yum!

 

[dragnlaw]

Second thought on cooking with the stick in it. Why do it? One purpose of the stick is to be able to eat it out of hand and not get messy. The stick will be greasy and hot, you might as well use a plate.
Better to fish it out and then stab it.