Maruya (Baked Filipino Banana Fritters)
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Maruya (Baked Filipino Banana Fritters)
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Maruya is a cherished Filipino street food traditionally made by deep-frying battered saba bananas in hot oil. This modernized version features ripe saba bananas folded into a light, buttery batter, baked in a muffin tin, and finished under the broiler with a butter-sugar coating that creates a delightfully crispy crust – offering the same satisfying texture and flavor as the classic version but with a healthier preparation method.
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Ingredients
For the Batter:
- 4 very ripe Saba bananas saging na saba, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour harina
- ¼ cup cornstarch cornstarch
- ¼ cup superfine sugar asukal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder pampaalsa
- 1 large egg room temperature (itlog)
- ½ cup milk room temperature (gatas)
- ¼ cup melted butter cooled (tinunaw na mantikilya)
For the Sugar Crust:
- ¼ cup melted butter tinunaw na mantikilya
- ¼ cup sugar asukal
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with baking spray. Set aside.
- Take a large bowl and mix together 1 cup flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Whisk well to remove any lumps.
- In another bowl, combine 1 egg, ½ cup milk, and ¼ cup melted butter – make sure these are all at room temperature. Whisk until well mixed.
- Pour your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula just until combined. Some small flour streaks are okay – don't overmix.
- Cut 4 ripe saba bananas into small cubes. Fold them gently into your batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake at 375°F for 17 minutes until just cooked through.
- Remove from oven and turn on your broiler to 500°F.
- While the broiler heats, brush the tops of your Maruya generously with ¼ cup melted butter, then sprinkle with ¼ cup sugar.
- Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully, until the tops turn golden brown and crispy.
- Take out of the oven and let rest in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of coco jam or a cup of hot chocolate or ginger tea.
Notes
- Choose very ripe Saba bananas with black spots for maximum sweetness
- Bringing ingredients to room temperature prevents curdling
- Don't overmix the batter to keep it light and fluffy
- Watch carefully during broiling as it can burn quickly
- Tap muffin tin gently on counter before baking to remove air bubbles
Nutrition Information
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Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
85mg
(4%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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