| candied Banana Fritters (asian) 5 Bananas 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 7 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar 2 Tablespoons Cold Water 1 To 2 Teaspoons Sesame Seeds Or Black Sesame Seeds batter 1 Egg 1/4 Cup Cornstarch 1/2 Cup All-purpose Flour 6 Tablespoons Cold Water (or Enough Water To Make A Thin Batter) 6 Cup Oil For Deep-frying (or Less If Desired) mix Together The Sugar And Water. Set Aside. beat The Egg In A Bowl. Add The Cornstarch, Flour, And Water, And Blend Well. cut A Banana On The Diagonal Into 5 Pieces. Sprinkle Some Added Flour Onto It And Coat The Pieces In The Flour Batter Using Your Fingers. Repeat For Each Banana. heat Wok And Add Oil For Deep-frying. When Oil Is Hot, Drop The Bananas Into The Hot Oil And Add A Few Pieces At A Time, Turning Them Once, Until They Are Golden Brown. Remove And Drain On Paper Towels. heat Frying Pan And Add 1 Tablespoon Of Oil. Quickly Re-stir The Sugar And Water Mixture, And Add To The Frying Pan. Stir The Mixture On Low Heat Until The Sugar Dissolves And Turns Into A Syrup. Turn Off The Heat And Add The Bananas. Mix Carefully And Serve Immediately. Sprinkle Sesame Seeds Over The Bananas Just Before Serving. |