Beijing Banana Toffee (Deep Fried Bananas) Recipe

Name: Beijing Banana Toffee (Deep Fried Bananas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large bananas; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon water; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; ice water (large bowl); For frying; peanut oil, the best to use

Servings: persons

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["Peel bananas and cut them into 1.5"" chunks Combine flour, cornstarch, egg, water and mix till smooth.", "Heat frying oil till moderately hot.", "Dip the banana chunks into the batter, lift them out one at a time, tap off the excess batter and put them into the hot oil.", "Fry for 1-2 minutes, till the batter is golden.", "Lift them out right away and drain on paper towels.", "Have the bowl of ice water nearby.", "Put sugar and sesame seed in a clean dry pot, melt the sugar till it darkens a little.", "Reduce heat to very low, just to keep it warm but not burned.", "Dip the fried banana chunks in, a few at a time, coat them thoroughly with sugar syrup and sesame.", "Lift them out into the ice water to harden, then lift them right now.", "Serve right away with vanilla ice cream.", "This dish doesn't freeze at all, and you should serve it right away."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large bananas, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Beijing Banana Toffee (Deep Fried Bananas) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beijing Banana Toffee (Deep Fried Bananas)

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Variations & substitutions

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