Plantain fritters Makala Recipe
Print recipeIngredients
- 3 ripe plantains
- 3 eggs
- 3/8 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- nutmeg to taste
Directions
| 1. | Peel the plantains, cut them in big chunks and cook in a pan half-filled with water for 10 minutes |
| 2. | Remove the plantain chunks from the pan and put them in a recipient filled with cold water to stop the cooking process. Strain and puree with a fork or potato masher |
| 3. | In another bowl, put the flour sifted with the baking powder and salt. Mix these dry ingredients and add the sugar |
| 4. | Beat the eggs, and add to the dry ingredients' bowl. Slowly incorporate the milk and mix well, until you get a smooth batter. |
| 5. | Add the plantain puree and nutmeg and let the batter rest for a few minutes. |
| 6. | Heat some frying oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, scoop small quantities of batter and place carefully in the oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. When the fritters take on a golden brown color, they are ready. |
| 7. | Drain on some absorbent paper and serve immediately, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar. |
Note
Adapted from: http://www.mmmmmmmmdouceurs-maison.com/article-makala-ma-missole-ou-beignets-de-banane-plantain-116338976.html#
