Pisang Goreng Recipe
Pisang Goreng, a crispy Indonesian dessert that takes fried bananas to the next level. The thin starchy batter creates a crispy shell, while the banana inside turns creamy and tender. If you’re new here, you are in capable hands for creating fried vegan desserts that will rival the best you’ve ever tasted. Let’s dive in!
Servings: 6
Calories: 313kcal
Cost: $4.50
Ingredients
- ½ cup white rice flour
- ⅓ cup tapioca starch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 teaspoons palm sugar coconut sugar, or brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup ice-cold water
- Cooking oil for frying
- 4 bananas medium size, semi-ripe
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, palm sugar (or coconut sugar, or brown sugar), and salt. Mix these dry ingredients until well incorporated.
- Slowly pour the ice-cold water into the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth batter.
- In a frying pan or Dutch oven, heat cooking oil to a depth of two inches (5cm) for frying over medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, peel and slice the medium-ripe bananas into large bite-size pieces.
- Dip each banana slice into the prepared batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Once the oil is 350-355°F (177-179°C), carefully place the battered banana slices into the hot oil, one at a time, without overcrowding the pan.
- Fry the banana slices until they turn golden brown, which should take 3-4 minutes.
- Once crispy golden brown, remove the pisang goreng using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to drain any excess oil.
Notes
🍌 Banana Selection: Use medium-ripe bananas with a touch of green at the tips but mostly yellow. Overripe bananas can become mushy when fried.
🥣 Consistent Batter: Ensure a smooth, lump-free batter by gradually adding ice-cold water while stirring. The batter should coat a spoon thinly.
🔥 Proper Oil Temperature: Maintain oil at 350-355°F (177-179°C). Too hot, and they may brown too quickly; too cold, and they’ll absorb too much oil.
🍳 Avoid Overcrowding: The starchy batter can make bananas stick if they touch. Fry battered slices one by one, providing ample space for even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg