Fried Bananas

Name: Fried Bananas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 3 medium-size bananas, peeled, cut lengthwise, and halved again crosswise; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons ground cardamom; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 cups milk; 1/4 stick butter; 1 cup coconut milk, preferably Chaokoh, a Thai brand; 10 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 4 teaspoons dark rum; 2 tablespoons toasted fresh grated coconut; Fresh mint for garnish

By Elaine Louie

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Rating: 4(31)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

The Bananas

3medium-size bananas, peeled, cut lengthwise, and halved again crosswise
2tablespoons flour
2tablespoons ground cardamom
2teaspoons ground cinnamon
2cups milk
¼stick butter

The Sauce

1cup coconut milk, preferably Chaokoh, a Thai brand
10teaspoons dark brown sugar
4teaspoons dark rum
2tablespoons toasted fresh grated coconut
Fresh mint for garnish

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Preparation

Step 1
Mix the flour, cardamom and cinnamon. Dip bananas in milk, and dredge in the dry mixture. Cook slowly in butter about 4 minutes until they are brown on both sides.
Step 2
Meanwhile, to prepare the sauce, combine milk, sugar, rum and coconut in a saucepan and bring to boil for 2 minutes. Spoon sauce on a plate. Place two quarters of bananas on the plate, round side up, and garnish with a sprig of mint.