Goreng Pisang With Rum-Infused Cream

monica6124's Note:

a very local classic, here given an upmarket twist for added oomph.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 4 bananas
• ¾ cup plain flour
• ¼ cup rice flour
• 1 pinch baking powder
• cold water
• oil (for frying)
• 60 ml whipping cream
• 1 -2 teaspoon rum
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Directions:

1. mix flours together, and add in enough cold water to form a thick batter.
2. stir until smooth, then pour batter thourh a sieve to remove any lumps.
3. heat a wok with enough oil for deep-frying.
4. while the oil is heating, peeled and sliced the bananas diagonally into ovals.
5. coat them in the batter and deep-fry until they are golden. place on a kitchen paper to drain away excess oil.
6. use an electric mixer to whip up the cream in a bowl. halfway through beating, fold in the rum. whip cream till stiff peaks form.
7. place banana on plate, top with dollops of whipped cream and sieve over with a little cocoa powder. serve immediately.