BAKABANA| Fried Plantain| AllAboutFoodRecipes

ripe bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: frozen bananas

Plantains provide a firmer texture, while frozen bananas can be more cost-effective.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and regular milk is often less expensive.

Peel and slice ripe plantains diagonally into thick pieces.

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar in a bowl.

Add milk and water to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Dip each plantain slice into the batter, coating evenly.

Carefully place the coated plantain slices into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove the fried bakabana and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens