Pisang Goreng (Indonesia)

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Pisang Goreng (fried banana in Indonesian) is a snack food mostly found throughout Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It is consumed as a snack in the morning and afternoon due to its warm nature in serving. In Indonesia, Pisang Goreng is often sold by street vendors, although some sellers have a storefront from which to sell their wares. Pisang Goreng Pontianak are widely popular in Indonesia and exclusively sold in certain retail outlets. The Banana is battered and then deep fried. The fritters that result are often sprinkled with a cinnamon sugar and occasionally served with fresh cream. Today's pisang goreng are more sophisticated and served in various ways, such as with cheese, jam, or chocolate.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 tablespoon vanilla powder
1/2 cup milk
1 egg

2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 ripe bananas, sliced
2 cups oil for frying

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and vanilla powder. Make a well in the center, and pour in milk, egg and melted butter. Mix until smooth. Fold in banana slices until evenly coated.
2. Heat oil in a wok or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Drop banana mixture by tablespoon into hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bananas from oil, and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.