A Weekday Menu Recipe

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Banana Fritters��� Veg� HT� DP� West Indian� 30mins

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Serves 4���� Hot�� Vegetarian� Fruit� Dessert� Teatime� Caribbean W. Indies

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Ingredients�

For the Batter�

50g/2oz Plain Flour�

� teasp Salt�

1 Egg�

150ml/4fl.oz. Milk�

� teasp Baking Powder

Other ingredients

2 large Bananas

Lime or lemon juice�

Vegetable oil for deep frying�

Sugar for tossing

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Instructions

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1. Make the batter by� sieving the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre, break the egg into it and add half the milk. Gently stir to mix.�

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2.� Continue adding the milk a little at a time and stirring constantly, until all the milk is added and the batter is� smooth and lump free. Continue to beat for 5 minutes then cover the bowl with a plate or tea towel and set aside.

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3. Peel and slice the bananas diagonally into 6mm/� inch pieces. Coat thoroughly with batter.�

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4. Heat the oil to 180C/350F and fry the coated banana pieces for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.��

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5. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with lemon juice. Toss in sugar and serve hot as a dessert or at teatime.

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