Banana Akaras

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    351 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    African, Vegan

Banana Akaras

Banana akaras are traditional banana fritters from Sierra Leone. They are great snacks for both kids and adults!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 bananas (ripe)
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean , split and scraped, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • hot water (1 to 2 tbsp to loosen the batter)
  • vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
  • icing sugar (for garnish)
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Instructions

  1. In a mixer bowl, mash the bananas, vanilla and sugar until reaching a smooth consistency.
  2. Gradually add the rice flour while mixing in the food processor bowl. The mixture should be moist but not liquid. Add a little water if necessary, to loosen the batter.
  3. Let cool 20 minutes.
  4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil. Pay attention to leave enough space between each donut and fry on both sides until browned.
  6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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