Vietnamese Deep-Fried Banana Fritters

Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.

• 4 ripe bananas
• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup rice flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
• 4 cups cooking oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt

1. 1Peel and slice ripe bananas thickly, possibly lengthwise and flattened for fritters.
2. 2Peel and slice one medium sweet potato into thin pieces suitable for frying.
3. 3In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, sugar, shredded coconut, and a pinch of salt.
4. 4Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a thick, smooth batter is formed.
5. 5Optionally, mix some sweet potato pieces or mashed sweet potato into the batter as described in the video analysis.
6. 6Heat cooking oil in a large wok or deep pan over medium-high heat until it is hot and bubbling.
7. 7Dip individual banana and sweet potato slices fully into the prepared batter, ensuring they are well coated.
8. 8Carefully lower the batter-coated pieces into the hot oil, frying them in batches to prevent overcrowding.
9. 9Deep-fry the fritters for 3-5 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they achieve a crispy, golden-brown perfection.
10. 10Remove the fried fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
11. 11Serve the Banh Chuoi Chien warm, optionally sprinkling with black sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

These instructions are our analysis of the original video. Watch on YouTube →