Banana Fritter Ball

Ingredients(for 4-5 small fritter balls per serving)

• 2 large Ripe bananas (pisang emas or pisang raja) (mashed)
• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for healthier option)
• 2 tbsp Rice flour (for crispiness)
• 2 tbsp Grated coconut (fresh or desiccated) - optional
• 1/2 tsp Pandan extract (or 1 pandan leaf, finely chopped)
• 1/4 tsp Baking powder
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Coconut sugar (gula Melaka, optional for extra sweetness) - optional
• 2 tbsp Santan (light coconut milk) (for richness) - optional
• for shallow frying Vegetable oil (use minimal, can use air-fryer)

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth with a few small chunks for texture.

   3 minutes

   Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.

2. 2

   Add all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar (if using) to the mashed bananas. Mix until just combined.

   3 minutes

   Do not over-mix; a lumpy batter yields fluffier fritters.

3. 3

   Stir in grated coconut, pandan extract or chopped pandan leaf, and santan. The batter should be thick but scoopable.

   2 minutes

   Adjust flour if mixture is too wet; add 1 tsp at a time.

4. 4

   Heat a non-stick pan with just enough vegetable oil for shallow frying (or preheat air-fryer to 180°C).

   3 minutes

   Test oil readiness by dropping a small bit of batter; it should sizzle immediately.