In tropical countries, where bananas are abundant, they are generally not eaten raw. They are fried, baked, stuffed, seasoned with pepper, in a word, they are cooked like potatoes.
It is necessary
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- For caramelized banana chips in a skillet:
- 4 bananas (about 500 g);
- 2 tbsp. l of vegetable oil;
- 1.5 tbsp. l sesame oil;
- 1.5 tbsp. l sugar;
- 2 tbsp. l wheat flour;
- 1 tbsp. l sesame seeds.
- For Oven Cayenne Pepper Banana Chips:
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 large bananas;
- 2 tablespoons olive oil;
- 2 tsp salt.
- For the cinnamon and powdered sugar banana chips:
- 4 large bananas;
- vegetable oil;
- 1 tsp cinnamon;
- powdered sugar.
Instructions
Step 1
Caramelized Banana Chips in a Pan Wash and peel the bananas and white threads, cut into slices about 0.5 centimeters thick. Sift the flour through a sieve into a bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet, roll each banana circle in sifted flour and fry them until they form a thin crust of a beautiful golden brown color.
Step 2
Heat a dry skillet over a fire, sprinkle the sesame seeds on it and lightly fry, stirring constantly. Stir thoroughly, make sure that the seeds do not burn. Pour sesame oil into a deep frying pan, heat over the fire, but so that the oil does not start to boil and "spit", add sugar, stir, reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 3
Continue heating the butter and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remember to stir constantly to prevent the sugar and butter from sticking to the bottom and sides of the pan. Put the banana chips in the caramel mass, stir and place on a serving plate. If all of the banana chips don't fit in the caramel pan, you can dip the slices several at a time and place them on the platter one at a time.
Step 4
Sprinkle the caramelized banana chips with toasted sesame seeds and serve hot.
Step 5
Banana chips with cayenne pepper in the oven Preheat the oven to 200 ° C. Wash and peel bananas, best if they are firm, harsh, even slightly unripe. Cut them into thin slices.
Step 6
Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a bowl, add salt and pepper, and stir. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment, dip each banana slice in oil and place in a single layer on the parchment, bake for 15-20 minutes.
Step 7
Cinnamon and Powdered Sugar Banana Chips Wash and peel the bananas and cut into slices about 0.5 centimeters thick. Pour vegetable oil into the skillet in a layer about 1-1.5 centimeters, so that the oil can completely cover the banana slice, add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Step 8
Heat the oil, but so that it does not splash, place the banana slices in a single layer in a skillet and fry until golden brown. Take out the prepared chips and place them on paper towels, they will absorb the excess oil.
Step 9
Fry all the bananas this way, adding oil as needed. Pat dry on napkins and place on a platter. Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, or add more cinnamon to taste.
