Banana Fritters Tuvalu

Name: Banana Fritters Tuvalu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tuvaluan
Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas; 1/2 cup flour; 2 tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp vanilla; Pinch of salt; Oil for frying; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Banana Fritters (buh-NAN-uh FRIT-erz)

Fried Ripe Banana Cakes

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 219 kcal

Ripe bananas mashed and fried into golden fritters. A simple sweet island snack.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 36.0g

Fat 7.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

skillet bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: sugar

Accompaniments: coconut cream

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1
Mash bananas.
2
Mix with flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, coconut milk.
3
Heat oil.
4
Drop spoonfuls into oil.
5
Fry 2 minutes per side.
6
Drain and serve warm.

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Did You Know?

Banana fritters are often the first food children learn to cook on Tuvalu.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

skillet
bowl

Garnishing

sugar

Accompaniments

coconut cream

The Story Behind Banana Fritters Tuvalu

Bananas grow on every Tuvaluan atoll and fritters are the simplest way to transform ripe fruit into a treat.

The recipe uses minimal ingredients, making it accessible to all families.

Banana fritters are universal comfort food across the Pacific.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, dessert 📜 Origins: Traditional

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