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Surinamese Bakabana

Cultural Context

Surinamese Bakabana, a beloved snack in Suriname, showcases the country's diverse culinary influences, blending indigenous, African, and Asian flavors. Traditionally enjoyed as a street food, these sweet fried banana fritters are a staple at celebrations and gatherings. Today, Bakabana has gained popularity beyond Suriname, often featured in Caribbean and South American cuisine, delighting taste buds with their crispy exterior and soft, sweet interior.

SurinameseSRsnack
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 ripe bananas
1 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sparkling water

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

ripe bananas

πŸ₯—Healthier: plantains

πŸ’°Cheaper: frozen bananas

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

coconut milk

πŸ₯—Healthier: almond milk

πŸ’°Cheaper: regular milk

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

1

Cut the plantain into 10 slices.

2

Sift the self-rising flour into a bowl.

3

Add vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt to the flour and whisk together.

4

Add sparkling water to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

5

Dip each plantain slice into the batter, ensuring all sides are covered.

6

Heat oil in a skillet over medium to high heat until shimmering.

7

Carefully place the coated plantain slices into the hot oil.

8

Fry until golden brown, flipping as needed.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowldeep skilletslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

glutencoconut

Also Known As

BakabanaBananen Bakabana

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