Maruya (Banana Fritters) Recipe

Method 1

Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 3 ripe saba (banana plantain), peeled and sliced lengthwise
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• flour, for dredging
• sugar

Cooking Procedures :

1. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and egg, beat until smooth.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan (or a large saucepan) over medium heat.
3. In batches, roll banana slices in flour and then dip in batter. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
4. Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar. Place in a serving dish and serve.

Method 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• powdered sugar (optional)

Procedure:

1. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
2. Add milk, water and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until batter is smooth.
3. Peel the bananas and slice lengthwise into 4 pieces.
4. Dip in the batter and roll lightly in flour.
5. Deep fry in cooking oil, browning evenly.
6. Drain and serve with powdered sugar if desired.
7. Yield: 16 fritters.

sources: yollyking.com, allfavoriterecipe.com