Jamaica / Dessert
Jamaican Banana Fritters
Jamaican banana fritters are a traditional dessert and snack dish in the Caribbean. They can be served by themselves, in a platter along with other fritters, or with different toppings, like cinnamon, coconut, or even ice cream.
Ingredients
- bananas, ripe3
- all-purpose flour200 g
- milk, room temperature60 ml
- baking powder2 tsp
- brown or white sugar, or white sugar3 tbsp
- vanilla extract1/2 tsp
- salt1 pinch
- oil, for frying
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
Peel the bananas and mash them in a bowl until runny.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan at medium heat.
Add the sugar, milk, vanilla, salt, and flour to the bananas and mix until approximately the consistency of pancake batter or a bit thinner.
Drop tablespoons of the mixture into the heated oil, and fry until edges are firm, then flip to cook other side until golden brown.
Drain on a towel and serve hot.
