Banana que (deep fried banana with caramelized sugar)

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4 servings

Very Easy

20 min

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Enjoy the deliciously sweet treat. Hot but comforting.

Ingredients

• bananas
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 8 pieces of bamboo

Preparation

• In a large heavy pan or wok, heat the oil on high flame. When it is smoking hot, drop the bananas and fry for about 2 minutes or until they start to slightly brown.
• Add the sugar and let it stand without stirring. Wait until the sugar starts to caramelize. When it does, stir the bananas to have it coated with caramelized sugar and assured even cooking.
• Continue frying, stirring several times to have the bananas fully coated with the melted sugar. Turn the heat off once the bananas are cook through. Be careful not over cook both the bananas and the sugar.
• Drain in a colander or deep bowl with paper towel to remove excess oil. Skewer two bananas in a bamboo stick while they slightly cool down. Do the same for the rest of the bananas.
• Serve immediately. Be careful in eagerly sinking your teeth to the sugar coated banana as it is usually hotter than you think.

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