Friday, June 24, 2011

MARUYA (BANANA FRITTERS)



TRADITIONAL SNACK IN THE PHILIPPINES. THIS IS ALSO ONE OF THE POPULAR STREET FOODS IN OUR COUNTRY. EASY TO PREPARE AND IT'S GREAT TO EAT IT WITH ICE CREAM, ESPECIALLY ON A HOT SUMMER DAYS! YUM!
YOU WILL NEED:

  • 1 c sifted flour
  • 1 t baking  powder
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 2 T sugar
  • 4 T milk
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 ripe bananas(plantain)
  • 1/2 c cooking oil
  • powdered sugar (optional)
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. add milk, water and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until batter is smooth.
Peel the bananas and slice lengthwise into 4 pcs.
Dip in the batter and roll lightly in flour. Deep fry in oil, browning evenly. Drain and serve with powdered sugar if desired.( i like to use granulated sugar instead)

YIELD: 16 fritters

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