Fried bananas
Tips
More than anything, you want your fruit to taste incredible, and for that, you want ripe bananas that are neither overly mushy nor solidly firm. Look for even yellow colouration, and do not be afraid of a few small brown blemishes. Often, they are still perfect. Try to touch and feel if they are firm. If so, you are good to go.
Tips
When frying the bananas, do not overcrowd the pan. This leaves room for each banana slice to heat up properly and get that irresistible caramelized sear.
Tips
A neat post-cooking trick is to let the fried bananas rest for just a minute or two. That way, you allow them to tighten up, giving your fried bananas a firmer rather than mushy texture
Questions about fried bananas
Making a simple summer dessert should be possible for anyone. To make sure that you have all the information you need, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about fried bananas here below, so keep reading if you want to know it all.
Ingredients
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Bananas
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4 |
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Brown sugar
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3 tbsp |
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Ground cardamom seeds
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1 tsp |
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Ground cinnamon
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1 tsp |
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Butter
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2 tbsp |
Serve with
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Vanilla ice cream
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Vanilla yoghurt
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Fried bananas – a sweet and rich dessert
Enjoyed with the warm embrace of the sun, a plate of freshly fried bananas makes for an indelibly sweet and rich dessert. The smiling, yellow fruit has a potent natural sweetness to it that is only enhanced when fried. Imagine the natural sugars on the frying pan, sizzling and caramelizing. Not only does it create a beautiful yellow and golden sheen, but the fried bananas also get a slight semblance of the sun. Even better, the texture of a fried banana dessert is crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, making your entire mouth jump alongside your taste buds. While seconds are definitely allowed, if not encouraged, fried banana desserts serve as a luscious conclusion to a day full of BBQ food.
If you are looking for more fruity desserts, check out our recipe for grilled nectarines served with raspberry whipped cream. Or maybe a fresh and bright lemon tart. You can also go for a berry dessert with, for example, a delicious cherry trifle or a classic strawberry tart.
Enjoy the sweet flavour and a little spice from cardamom and cinnamon
To help round out the nuances of the sweet bananas, we add a little spice from cardamom and cinnamon. They present warm and mildly spicy undertones, while their exotic and comforting aromas create the perfect atmosphere for a cosy evening in the company of friends and family. Cardamom and cinnamon never move into overpowering territory because they are mixed with brown sugar. That way, the mild caramelization of fried banana ensures that every bite into the delectable golden crunch comes with the beautiful complexity of cinnamon and cardamom.
Served with vanilla ice cream and yoghurt
Cooling ice cream and fresh yoghurt – what better way to complement the warm sweetness of fried bananas? A sweet and refreshing treat is a must on warm summer days and adding vanilla ice cream and yoghurt to the plate helps with that. A touch of tang is needed to balance out the sweetness from the bananas, and the yoghurt adds much-welcome tangy and tart flavours. The ice cream imbues the dish with a cold, refreshing mouthfeel, while the vanilla flavour makes way for yet another dimension of sweetness. So, fry some bananas and let the ice cream and yoghurt play their part as a lovely cool summer breeze that elevates the dessert.
Add your favourite toppings
Another reason why fried banana with vanilla ice cream and yoghurt is one of our favourite summer desserts is that you can modify it to fit your personal preferences. Play chef and mix and match different toppings as you like. If you are having a big family get-together, you can arrange for everyone to pick and mix toppings for their favourite fried banana dessert.
For example, double down on sweetness and richness with honey or maple syrup – or even caramel sauce to go with the already slightly caramelized fried bananas. Or are you a fiend for cinnamon? Try boosting the aromatic flavours with a light sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on top.
You can also choose toppings to assist the cool ice cream and yoghurt. Finely chopped mint can help bring out that freshness you seek, while strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries add vibrant colours and refreshing tastes to your fried bananas.
Desserts should be fun as well as tasty, so make children and childlike souls happy with colourful sprinkles to use to decorate their beautiful plates. A less colourful but still as good option is to chop nuts, for example, almonds, walnuts, or pecans and sprinkle them on your fried banana for a crunchy bite with lovely nutty flavours.
