Rwandan Banana Beignets
Savory Recipe For Your Rwandan Banana Beignets
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a mixing bowl until smooth2 ripe bananas
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, Pinch of salt
- Add the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.Stir until you have a smooth, thick batter1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.Vegetable oil, for frying
- Using a spoon or your hands, drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the banana beignets until they turn golden brown on both sides, usually taking about 2 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, remove the beignets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil
- Optionally, dust the beignets with powdered sugar before servingPowdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Enjoy these delicious Rwandan Banana Beignets as a delightful dessert or snack!
Notes
This recipe is inspired by Rwandan cuisine and is part of the AFN Country Series of the Week. Enjoy exploring different flavors from around the world!
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