Beijing Banana Toffee (Deep Fried Bananas)

Nolita_Food's Note:

Wonderful treat in winter You can use apple as well. I haven't tried any other fruits, but I guess anything that keeps its shape.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 7 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 large bananas
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon water
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds , toasted
• ice water (large bowl)

For frying

• peanut oil , the best to use

Directions:

1. Peel bananas and cut them into 1.5" chunks Combine flour, cornstarch, egg, water and mix till smooth.
2. Heat frying oil till moderately hot.
3. Dip the banana chunks into the batter, lift them out one at a time, tap off the excess batter and put them into the hot oil.
4. Fry for 1-2 minutes, till the batter is golden.
5. Lift them out right away and drain on paper towels.
6. Have the bowl of ice water nearby.
7. Put sugar and sesame seed in a clean dry pot, melt the sugar till it darkens a little.
8. Reduce heat to very low, just to keep it warm but not burned.
9. Dip the fried banana chunks in, a few at a time, coat them thoroughly with sugar syrup and sesame.
10. Lift them out into the ice water to harden, then lift them right now.
11. Serve right away with vanilla ice cream.
12. This dish doesn't freeze at all, and you should serve it right away.