How to make Banana Fritters! (aka Jamaican FLITTAZ)

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor.

Soak saltfish overnight in water.

Break up the soaked saltfish into a bowl.

Add 1 pound of flour to the bowl with the saltfish.

Mash the ripe bananas into the mixture.

Mix everything together until combined, aiming for a thick pancake mix consistency.

Add liquid black pepper and all-purpose seasoning to the mixture for flavor.

Add a little water to adjust the consistency if needed.

Heat oil in a pan to medium heat.

Scoop the mixture into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry the fritters, flipping them continuously to ensure even cooking and browning on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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