Fried Bananas with Lavender Honey and Five-Spice Chocolate Recipe

Name: Fried Bananas with Lavender Honey and Five-Spice Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup good quality chocolate syrup; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 1/2 cups seltzer water; 4 bananas, cut in half on the diagonal; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; Lavender honey, for drizzling; Creme fraiche, for garnish; Small chunk dark chocolate, for garnish; Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup good quality chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups seltzer water
4 bananas, cut in half on the diagonal
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Lavender honey, for drizzling
Creme fraiche, for garnish
Small chunk dark chocolate, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

1
Stir the chocolate syrup and 5-spice powder together and set aside.
2
In a deep fryer or large heavy saute pan with deep sides, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
4
Add the seltzer water in a stream while whisking constantly.
5
Dip the bananas in the batter to coat and fry until golden brown.
6
Drain on paper towels and sift the powdered sugar over the top immediately.
7
Place 2 banana pieces on a serving plate and drizzle chocolate sauce over.
8
Top with a drizzle of honey.
9
Top with a spoonful of creme fraiche.
10
Grate chocolate over top.
11
Garnish with a small sprig of mint.

542

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup good quality chocolate syrup, 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, Vegetable oil, for frying, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Fried Bananas with Lavender Honey and Five-Spice Chocolate 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.

Fried Bananas with Lavender Honey and Five-Spice Chocolate

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