Description
Delight in the crispy, golden goodness of Thai Fried Bananas, a popular Thai street snack made by deep-frying bananas dipped in a fragrant batter of rice flour, shredded coconut, and coconut milk. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and tropical flavors with a crunchy texture, ideal for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Batter Ingredients
- ¾ cup rice flour
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup ice cold water
- ¼ cup coconut milk
Main Ingredient
- 2 Thai bananas or plantains, each sliced into 6 even pieces
For Frying
- Vegetable oil for deep frying (enough to fill the wok)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together rice flour, shredded coconut, sugar, and sesame seeds until evenly combined.
- Add cold water: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and gradually pour in the ice cold water while whisking to incorporate it smoothly with the flour mixture.
- Incorporate coconut milk: Continue whisking the batter until the coconut milk is fully mixed in, creating a smooth, slightly thick batter.
- Prepare the bananas: Slice the Thai bananas or plantains into six even pieces each to ensure uniform frying.
- Dip bananas in batter: Dip each banana piece into the batter, gently shaking off any excess coating to avoid clumps.
- Heat oil: Pour vegetable oil into a wok and heat over medium-high until hot enough for deep frying (around 350°F or 175°C).
- Deep fry: Carefully add a few battered banana pieces into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 10 to 12 minutes until the batter is golden brown and crisp.
- Drain and cool: Remove fried bananas with a slotted spoon and place them on a cooling rack over a baking sheet to drain excess oil and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm Thai bananas or plantains for the best texture and sweetness.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature to achieve even frying and avoid soggy batter.
- Adjust frying time slightly depending on banana size and oil temperature.
- Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired for extra flavor and presentation.
- Serve warm for optimal taste and crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
