Bandung specialty fried bananas

Almost every age group loves this traditional dish, namely fried bananas. Apart from being delicious eaten just like that, fried bananas are also delicious eaten with various toppings or prepared with various flavors. No matter what type of fried banana, the exact reason why this snack is popular with many people is because it has a crunchy texture. Actually, it's quite natural because fried bananas are usually made with a thick layer of flour so they are crunchy. However, fried bananas can be made crispier without using flour. Heat oil to medium temperature. Put the bananas that have been soaked in the salt solution one by one into the hot oil. Fry the bananas while turning them over and over until they are yellowish in color. Once finished, turn off the heat and drain the bananas. The approach applied here is quite different, namely by crushing the banana. Apparently, this way, the texture of the fried banana becomes crispier. Therefore, crush each banana until it is completely flat.

Once crushed, soak each banana in salt water for a few minutes before frying them again. When fried, leave the bananas until the texture hardens a little, then remove and serve. With this double frying method, fried bananas will be crispier than if they were only fried in flour. In order to produce delicious fried bananas with uli plantains, it is recommended to choose bananas that are not fully ripe. These bananas, which are quite large in shape, can be cut into two or three parts, then coated with flour mixture and fried until golden. Although all types of bananas can be fried, the taste and texture vary. Some have a sweet taste and soft texture that is delicious, but there are also those that are less delicious and sometimes even taste bitter or bitter.

The history of fried bananas in Indonesia began when the Portuguese arrived in the Malay region around 1511 AD. At that time, fried bananas became breakfast for the Portuguese, and as time went by, this food also became popular among the local population. According to information from Fat Secret, one medium-sized serving of fried bananas contains 562 Kcal, while for a large size, the calories reach 645 Kcal. To be safer, you can eat one slice of fried banana which only contains 68 kcal.