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Chinese-style banana fritters

This Chinese-style banana fritters recipe uses Baking Powder, Sesame Oil, and Water. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 4 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   For the fritters, sift the flour, cornflour and baking powder together into a bowl, then stir in the water and sesame oil until a smooth batter is formed.

2. 2

   Add the banana pieces and gently mix until completely coated in batter.

3. 3

   Half-fill a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan with vegetable oil and heat until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns brown when dropped in it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous.

4. 4

   Carefully place the bananas into the oil and deep-fry until golden brown. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon and drain onto paper towels.

5. 5

   For the caramel, place the sugar, water and sesame seeds into a saucepan over a low heat and cook until all of the sugar has melted.

6. 6

   Increase the heat to bring to the boil and continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture becomes a light caramel colour.

7. 7

   Remove the caramel from the heat and, one at a time, dip the banana fritters into the hot caramel.

8. 8

   Turn each fritter over with a fork to coat all over, then remove immediately and plunge into a bowl of iced water.

9. 9

   Remove the fritter from the water and leave to drain on a wire rack while you dip the remaining fritters.

10. 10

    To serve, place the fritters onto plates and place a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside.