Banana Fritters (serves 4)

Light, crispy and golden brown banana fritters are easy to make and very, very tasty. Follow this easy step-by-step recipe in order to achieve your perfect banana fritters – a typical South African dessert popular among both children and grown-ups.

Ingredients:

6 large, firm bananas
oil for deep-frying
1 cup plain flour
1 egg, separated
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp water
½ cup castor sugar mixed with 2 tsp cinnamon powder

Method:

1. Peel bananas and cut them in half (crosswise, not lengthwise).
2. Dust with flour and shake off the excess.
3. Add salt to the remaining flour.
4. Add the egg yolk, water and milk to the flour and lightly beat with a fork.
5. If the batter is too thick add a little more water.
6. Beat the white of the egg until stiff, then fold into the mix.
7. Dip the banana halves into the batter mix and ease (carefully!) into hot, deep oil.
8. Fry until crisp and golden brown (it should take between two and three minutes).
9. Place fried banana pieces on kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
10. Sprinkle liberally with the castor sugar and serve immediately.
11. Great with ice cream or a generous tot of your favourite liqueur.