Thai Fried Bananas (Kluai Khaek)

Name: Thai Fried Bananas (Kluai Khaek)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Thai,Asian,Vietnamese
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sunflower oil or other neutral frying oil, more as needed; 2 to 4 regular bananas (or 6 to 8 mini sweet bananas); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 plus 1/3 cup rice flour, more as needed, divided; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons dried shredded unsweetened coconut, more as needed, divided; 1/3 cup cold water; 1/3 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg; Few drops vanilla

A crunchy-sweet fried banana dessert, popular in Southeast Asia, can be easily prepared at home.

⭐ 4.1 (141 reviews) Prep: 12 minCook: 10 minTotal: 22 minYields: 5 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Snack

Cuisine Tags:

Thai Asian Vietnamese

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Instructions

Heat 3/4 to 1-inch of oil in a wok or skillet to 350-375 F.
Peel and slice bananas lengthwise into four pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup rice flour, cornstarch, salt, and 2 tablespoons shredded coconut.
Dissolve baking soda in cold water, then add it to the flour mixture along with an egg and vanilla; stir until a smooth batter forms.
In a separate bowl, mix 1/3 cup rice flour with 1 tablespoon shredded coconut for dredging.
Dip each banana piece into the prepared batter, then gently dredge it in the rice flour-coconut mixture.
Carefully place coated bananas in the hot oil and fry for approximately 1 minute per side until golden brown.
Remove fried bananas and drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 516 kcal

Carbohydrate: 49 g

Cholesterol: 37 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 214 mg

Sugar: 13 g

Fat: 35 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g