Fried Banana Cakes

Name: Fried Banana Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nauruan
Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas; 1/2 cup flour; 2 tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp vanilla; Pinch of salt; Vegetable oil for frying; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Banana Cakes (buh-NAN-uh kayks)

Sweet Fried Banana Patties

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 211 kcal

Mashed ripe banana mixed with flour and sugar, fried into golden patties. A quick sweet treat.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 34.0g

Fat 7.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

skillet bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: powdered sugar

Accompaniments: coconut cream

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas
1/2 cup flour
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
Vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1
Mash bananas until smooth.
2
Mix in flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and coconut milk.
3
Heat oil in skillet.
4
Drop spoonfuls into hot oil, flatten slightly.
5
Fry 2 minutes per side until golden.
6
Drain and serve warm.

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Did You Know?

These banana cakes are a favorite treat for Nauruan children, often made as an after-school snack.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

skillet
bowl

Garnishing

powdered sugar

Accompaniments

coconut cream

The Story Behind Fried Banana Cakes

Bananas grow abundantly on Nauru and these simple fried cakes are a practical way to use ripe fruit. The recipe requires only pantry staples, making it accessible to every family.

Frying in oil creates a crispy exterior around the soft, sweet banana interior.

This humble snack is a taste of Nauruan childhood for many islanders.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, dessert 📜 Origins: Traditional

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