Banana Fritters from Madagascar

banana_frittersBanana fritters are a popular snack in Madagascar. Bananas are plentiful and vanilla is the main export.

Instructions:

Mash bananas with a fork or potato masher or use a blender to turn into a pulp. Add flour.

Mix water, vanilla and sugar to make a syrup.

Add syrup and nutmeg to banana/flour pulp. Add more water, if needed, to make batter to pancake consistency. Mix well.

Fry like pancakes in oiled frying pan until golden brown.

Yield:

About 3 dozen silver dollar-sized fritters.