*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Candied Banana Fritters

Recipe By     : Jeff Smith (The Frugal Gourmet)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Banana

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Egg -- beaten
   3      tablespoons   Flour
   3      tablespoons   Cornstarch
   1      tablespoon    Water
   3      medium        Bananas -- (not too ripe)
                        Oil -- for deep-frying
                        === SYRUP ==
   1      tablespoon    Peanut oil
     1/2  cup           Sugar

   In a small bowl mix the beaten egg, flour, cornstarch and water to form a 
smooth batter.  Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch-thick pieces and coat with 
the batter.
   Deep-fry at 360 degrees for 20 seconds in two batches and remove and 
drain.  Allow the oil to return to temperature and fry the slices, all at 
once, a second time just until golden brown.
   While the slices are frying heat the oil and sugar in a small saucepan.  
Cook on medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns a very light golden 
color.
   Coat the bananas in the syrup, then plunge them into a serving bowl of 
cold water and ice cubes.  Serve at once so that the bananas are still hot 
and the syrup crystalized.
   Use a fork or spoon to remove the banana slices from the water for each 
serving.  This recipe serves 6 to 8 for dessert.

  Comments:  This dessert is quite spectacular.  Be careful with it; the 
sugar syrup is very hot and will burn.


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NOTES : Posted to Fabfood 2/99
Posted to Dessert-Lovers 7/99