Tempura Bananas with Coconut-Green Tea Sauce Recipe

Name: Tempura Bananas with Coconut-Green Tea Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large bananas, ripe; 1 cup ice water; 1 1/4 cups tempura batter mix (recommended: Shir-Akika); 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; Powdered sugar, for dusting; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 green tea bags; 1 scoop coconut sorbet (recommended: Ciao Bella); Fresh raspberries, for garnish; Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 large bananas, ripe
1 cup ice water
1 1/4 cups tempura batter mix (recommended: Shir-Akika)
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, for dusting
1 cup heavy cream
4 green tea bags
1 scoop coconut sorbet (recommended: Ciao Bella)
Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

1
Slice bananas diagonally, 1/4-inch thick; set aside.
2
Put ice water in a medium bowl.
3
Stir in tempura batter mix, pumpkin pie spice, and cayenne pepper.
4
Do not over stir.
5
(Batter will be thin and lumpy.)
6
Heat 2 inches of oil in medium saucepan to 350 degrees F. Working in batches, dip sliced bananas in batter then slide into hot oil.
7
Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
8
Remove from oil and dust with powdered sugar.
9
For the Coconut-Green Tea Sauce
10
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, bring cream to barely a simmer.
11
Reduce heat to low and add tea bags.
12
Steep for 8 minutes.
13
Remove bags and stir in coconut sorbet until melted.
14
Serve hot Fried Bananas in a small pool of Coconut-Green Tea Sauce.
15
Garnish with fresh berries and mint.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large bananas, ripe, 1 cup ice water, 1 1/4 cups tempura batter mix (recommended: Shir-Akika), 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, and more.

Yes, Tempura Bananas with Coconut-Green Tea Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Tempura Bananas with Coconut-Green Tea Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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