The Best Accra Banana
Ingredients
- Banana6
- Grated cassava3 lb
- Garri1 cup
- Salt2 tsp
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel the overripe bananas, put them in a bowl and mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher into a paste.
- Add the grated cassava, the garri (or cornmeal) and the 2 teaspoons salt to the mashed banana and mix well.
- Pour oil into a frying pan or pot to a depth of 3 to 4 inches and heat on high for about 8 minutes until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
- Shape the mixture into balls about 1 inch across, using about 1 tablespoon for each, and lower them gently into the oil without overcrowding.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until they are a deep golden brown.
- Lift the fritters out and drain them on paper towels. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Summarized from Precious Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.
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