Maruya
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4.3
Maruya
Description
Maruya begins by mixing flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a dry mix. An egg, cold milk, and melted butter are blended to form a smooth batter that coats the banana slices evenly. The saba bananas are sliced lengthwise to maintain a consistent frying thickness. Coating the bananas with batter ensures a crispy, golden crust develops when fried.
The maruya are cooked in hot canola oil for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. The quick frying seals the bananas inside a light, tender crust. After frying, the fritters are drained on paper towels to remove excess oil and then dusted with sugar, adding a crunchy sweetness on the surface.
Maruya is served warm and enjoyed as a snack or dessert. For variation, adding cinnamon to the sugar coating offers a warm spice complement. The fritters showcase the natural sweetness and soft texture of saba bananas enveloped in a buttery, crisp batter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk cold
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- canola oil
- 6 banana saba variety, ripe but firm, peeled and sliced lengthwise into about ¼ inch-thick
Instructions
- In a bowl, sift together flour, ¼ cup of the sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat egg.
- Add milk and butter and whisk together until blended.
- Add flour mixture to milk mixture and stir until just moistened. DO NOT OVERMIX.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil.
- Dip banana slices into batter to fully coat and gently slide into hot oil.
- Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden and crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Using a fine-mesh sieve, dust maruya with the remaining sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
- Fry the fritters until bubbles form on top and the bottom side is golden before flipping to ensure even cooking.
- Add ground cinnamon to the sugar coating for added warmth and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 298IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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