Fried Bananas (Cape Verde Islands)

This recipe is adapted from The Africa Cookbook by Jessica B. Harris

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

•  olive oil (for frying)
• 1  cup cornflour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 tablespoon salt
• 2  tablespoons white rum
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 4  ripe bananas
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons dark brown sugar

Directions

1. Heat oil in a dutch oven or deep fryer to 375°F.
2. Mix the corn flour and sugar together in a bowl.
3. Add the butter, egg, salt, rum and milk, stirring constantly until you have a thick batter.
4. Peel the bananas, cut them into quarters, and sprinkle them with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
5. Roll the banana quarters in the batter and dip them into the hot oil a few at a time.
6. Fry them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning once until they are golden brown.
7. Drain on absorbent paper and dust with the cinnamon sugar.
8. Serve warm.