Recipe courtesy of Robert Irvine
Fried Bananas with Lavender Honey and Five-Spice Chocolate
- Level: Easy
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 10 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
Directions
- Stir the chocolate syrup and 5-spice powder together and set aside.
- In a deep fryer or large heavy saute pan with deep sides, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Add the seltzer water in a stream while whisking constantly. Dip the bananas in the batter to coat and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sift the powdered sugar over the top immediately.
- Place 2 banana pieces on a serving plate and drizzle chocolate sauce over. Top with a drizzle of honey.
- Top with a spoonful of creme fraiche. Grate chocolate over top. Garnish with a small sprig of mint.
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