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Nigerian Chocolate-Banana Fritters: A Delightful Cinematic Dessert Experience

A flavorful nigerian dessert perfect for standard eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total) - Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 10 minutes - Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Nigerian

Allergens

Dairy (Milk)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup all
  • purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and spices until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, mash the bananas and mix in the sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.
  3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
  4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Drop tablespoon sized portions of batter into the hot oil and fry for 2 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
  6. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by your favorite chocolate sauce.

Chef’s Insight

Use ripe bananas for the perfect balance of sweetness and texture in the fritters.

Notes

For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.

Cultural or Historical Background

Nigerian cuisine is a rich tapestry of diverse flavors and dishes, influenced by various cultures over time. This dessert combines traditional ingredients like bananas and cocoa with a Western twist of frying for an irresistible combination.