Fried Banana

Name: Fried Banana
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ni-Vanuatu
Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; Pinch of salt; Lime juice; Coconut cream for drizzling; 1/4 tsp vanilla

Fried Banana (fride buh-NAN-uh)

Pan-Fried Ripe Banana Slices

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 190 kcal

Ripe banana slices fried in coconut oil until caramelized. A sweet, quick snack.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 2.0g

Carbs 32.0g

Fat 6.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

skillet

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: coconut cream

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Lime juice
Coconut cream for drizzling
1/4 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1
Peel bananas and slice lengthwise.
2
Heat coconut oil in a skillet.
3
Fry banana slices 2 minutes per side.
4
Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
5
Drizzle with lime juice.
6
Serve with coconut cream.

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Did You Know?

Vanuatu has dozens of banana varieties, each with distinct flavor and texture profiles.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

skillet

Garnishing

coconut cream

The Story Behind Fried Banana

Bananas are one of Vanuatu's most important crops, with ancient cultivated varieties found nowhere else. Frying in coconut oil is a simple way to transform ripe bananas into a caramelized treat.

The natural sugars in ripe bananas create a golden, crispy exterior when fried.

This quick snack is beloved by children and adults alike across the islands.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, dessert 📜 Origins: Traditional

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