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Delicious West African Banana Recipe | Soumbara Banane 🇬🇳

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Soumbara Banane

Cultural Context

Soumbara Banane is a beloved dish from Guinea, showcasing the region's staple ingredient, groundnuts (peanuts). Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or dessert, it reflects the resourcefulness of local cuisine by transforming simple bananas into a delightful treat. Today, variations can be found in other West African countries, where similar recipes celebrate the fusion of flavors and textures.

GuineanGNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 ripe bananas
1 cup groundnut flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon

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

groundnut flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour adds healthy fats, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Peel and slice the green bananas into thick rounds.

2

Mix soumbara spice with palm oil to create a batter.

3

Dip each banana slice into the batter, coating evenly.

4

Carefully place the coated banana slices into hot oil.

5

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

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingdipping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying panslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Banane SoumbaraSoumbara with Bananas

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