Banana Fritters with Caramel Sauce
These melt-in-the-mouth banana fritters are covered in a crispy golden batter - Hmmmmm a naughty end to any romantic meal ... l ... or a hard day in the office!!!
Ingredients
• 3/4 cup (185ml) buttermilk
• Large pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup (30g) multigrain breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup (30g) McKenzies desiccated coconut
• 4 ripe lady finger bananas, peeled
• 2/3 cup (160g) caster sugar
• 1/3 cup (80ml) cream
• 1 cup (250ml) vegetable oil
• Vanilla ice cream squares, to serve
Instructions
Whisk the buttermilk and cinnamon together until combined.
Combine the breadcrumbs and coconut in a separate shallow bowl.
Dip a banana into the buttermilk to coat well, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture to coat well. Transfer to a plate or tray.
Repeat with remaining bananas. Refrigerate until required.
Stir the sugar and 1/3 cup (80ml) water in a saucepan over a low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Simmer for 8 minutes or until golden. Reduce the heat to low and carefully whisk in the cream until combined.
Heat the vegetable oil in a 22cm frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the bananas, turning, for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Reheat the caramel sauce if necessary.
Serve the fritters with the ice cream squares and caramel sauce.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4