Claclo

Claclo

Claclo (klah-KLOH)

Banana Fritters

Prep Time 20 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 268 kcal

Sweet, crispy fritters made from ripe mashed bananas mixed with flour and spices, deep-fried to golden perfection as a beloved Ivorian snack.

Nutrition & Info

260 kcal per serving
Protein 4.0g
Carbs 36.0g
Fat 12.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl deep frying pan slotted spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: newspaper cone or plate

Accompaniments: pepper sauce, tea, coffee

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mash ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add flour, egg, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Mix until a thick batter forms.

  3. 3

    Heat oil to 170°C (340°F) in a deep pan.

  4. 4

    Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

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Did You Know?

Claclo vendors station themselves outside schools across Ivory Coast — for generations of Ivorian children, these fritters are the taste of childhood.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • mixing bowl
  • deep frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Accompaniments

pepper sauce, tea, coffee

The Story Behind Claclo

Claclo is one of Ivory Coast's most popular street snacks, sold by women vendors who set up their frying stations along busy roads and near schools. The simple banana batter recipe has been passed down through generations of street food entrepreneurs.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, breakfast, street food 📜 Origins: Traditional Ivorian snack

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