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Guyanese Gulgula

Cultural Context

Guyanese Gulgula is a beloved snack originating from Guyana, often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. These sweet fritters, made with simple ingredients like flour and ripe bananas, reflect the country's multicultural influences, particularly from Indian cuisine. Today, Gulgula is a popular treat not only in Guyana but also among the diaspora, cherished for its delightful sweetness and comforting texture.

GuyaneseGYdessert
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 ripe bananas
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
0 cups sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup water
4 cups oil for frying
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

banana

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: none

Applesauce can add moisture and sweetness.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: none

Vanilla bean offers a more intense flavor.

1

Smash banana into small pieces until smooth, using a fork.

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3

Mix the dry ingredients until evenly distributed.

4

Add the pureed banana and sweetened condensed milk to the dry ingredients.

5

Mix the ingredients with your fingers to create a batter.

6

Add water gradually until the batter is slightly thicker than pancake batter.

7

Cover the batter and let it sit for 35-40 minutes.

8

Heat oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.

9

Squeeze small amounts of batter into the hot oil, careful to avoid splashing.

10

Fry until the gulgula are dark brown, adjusting heat as necessary to avoid burning.

11

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskfrying panslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freenut-free

Allergens

glutenbanana

Also Known As

GulgulaGuyanese Sweet Fritters

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