Sunset Mexican Cookbook/1969

Banana Fritters/Churros De Platano)

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3 firm, green-tipped bananas lemon juice 4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt salad oil, or part salad and part olive oil, for frying



1 Peel and split the bananas lengthwise; cut each piece in half. Dip in lemon juice.
2 For batter, beat egg yolks until thick and light. Add flour and salt. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry, and fold into yolks.
3 Drop the drained banana pieces into the batter, one at a time. Pick up with a spoon and slide into a large frying pan containing about 1 inch of hot oil. Cook over medium heat, turning almost at once; cook until brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

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