Thai Fried Bananas

Thai fried bananas or Kluay khaek is a Thai version of Kerala pazham pori. It is one of the most popular snacks in Thailand.

Thai fried bananas are made with ripe namwah bananas, a small banana variety. Ripe plantain (ethappazham) would be a good substitute to make these fritters.

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Thai Fried Bananas

Thai fried bananas or Kluay khaek is a Thai version of Kerala pazham pori. It is one of the most popular snacks in Thailand.

Course

Thai Recipes

Cuisine

Thai

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 5 numbers Ripe namwah banana
• 1/2 cup Fine rice flour
• 1/4 cup Plain flour
• 1/4 cup Grated coconut fresh or frozen
• 1 1/2 tablespoons White sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup Water
• Salt 1 pinch
• Oil For deep frying

Course Thai Recipes Cuisine Thai Servings servings Ingredients 5 numbers Ripe namwah banana 1/2 cup Fine rice flour 1/4 cup Plain flour 1/4 cup Grated coconut fresh or frozen 1 1/2 tablespoons White sesame seeds 3 tablespoons Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder 1/2 - 3/4 cup Water Salt 1 pinch Oil For deep frying

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine rice flour, plain flour, grated coconut, white sesame seeds, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add water and mix well to form a thick batter. Keep aside the batter for 10 minutes.

   
2. Peel and slice the bananas into thin slices. (I sliced them lengthwise into 3 pieces)

   
3. Dip the sliced bananas in the batter and coat them evenly.

   
4. Deep fry the banana slices on both sides until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel to drain off excess oil. Serve hot.

   
5. NOTE - Do not use overripe bananas as they absorb too much oil and tend to become mushy while frying.
6. If you are using plantains (ethapazham), 2 large-sized ones would be enough for this recipe. Peel and cut them into 2 equal sections and slice each section lengthwise into 4 pieces.
7. One cup = 250 ml, one tablespoon = 15 ml, one teaspoon = 5 ml.