Yields
4 servings
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ingredients
1
cup warm water
1
large egg
2
Tbsp vegetable oil
1
tsp dry yeast
1
cup flour
½
cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2
Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
½
tsp freshly ground nutmeg
4
large banana
safflower oil, for frying
¼
cup honey
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directions
Step 1
Whisk water, egg and oil in a large bowl. Add yeast and flour. Whisk until smooth. Cover batter and let rise at room temperature for about 1½ hours until almost doubled.
Step 2
Stir in coconut, sesame seeds and nutmeg.
Step 3
Cut bananas on diagonal into half inch thick slices. Add bananas to batter and coat bananas completely.
Step 4
Pour safflower oil into large heavy bottomed pot to 2 inches deep. Heat oil to 350 degrees F.
Step 5
Using a fork, pick up individual banana pieces and transfer to hot oil. Fry bananas 3 to 4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Step 6
Serve warm drizzled with honey.