Focus on food: August 14, 2006

Fried Banana Fritters and Ice Cream

The following recipe is from our Westport Cooks Archives and one of our previous classes held by Newie Casciano. You can use this recipe and add your own style as you make your own Fried Banana Fritters and Ice Cream.

Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 3-4 cups loi for deep frying
• 3-4 bananas cut in half and cut lengthwise into 3 or 4 pieces.

Directions:
In a large bowl mix together the rice flour, all purpose flour, baking soda, water, salt, sugar and shredded coconut.
Dip each slice of banana in the batter until well coated and deep fry over high heat until golden brown.
Serve with a scoop of ice cream on the side.