They are flavorful, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth bites of pure comforting goodness and are perfect for any snack or dessert.
It is a very popular West African street food that is quick and easy to make with different variations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) warm water
- 2 ¼ teaspoon (7grams) active dry yeast 1 packet
- ¼ - ½ cup (50- 100grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large bananas mashed
- 3 cups (360grams) of flour
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- Oil for deep-frying
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl add the warm water, salt, sugar, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Then add mashed bananas and mix followed by flour, and nutmeg. Mix well until flour and bananas have been fully combined.
Step 3
Set the mixture in a warm area and let it rise for 1- 2 hours.
Step 4
In a large, sauce pan pour vegetable oil for frying.
Step 5
The dough is going to be sticky so use your hands to grab a little bit of mixture at time and drop in the oil or use a spoon to spoon up the paste.
Shape them into balls while dropping and ensure you do not overcrowd the pan.
Step 6
Fry for a few minutes until the bottom side is golden brown. Then turn the ball over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is golden brown.
Place them on napkins right away to dry.
