Fried Banana: Pisang Goreng

There is no pretending that fried banana is a health food. It is sweet, fried, calorie-dense, and definitely falls into the category of a guilty pleasure. But if you are going to indulge, making something like Pisang Goreng at home can be a form of damage limitation compared to heavily processed packaged snacks or fast food desserts.

When you prepare it yourself, you control the quality of the ingredients, the type of oil used, the amount of sugar added, and you get to enjoy it freshly made rather than full of preservatives and artificial additives. Bananas themselves also bring some natural goodness to the table, including fiber and potassium, even if they are wrapped in batter and fried to golden perfection.

Whether you are just beginning your healthy eating journey and learning to cook your own food, or simply someone who believes there is still room for an occasional treat, this is one of those comforting homemade recipes that can be enjoyed mindfully. It is rich, satisfying, and undeniably indulgent, a delicious balance of pleasure, tradition, and a little bit of nourishment too.

Use very ripe bananas for sweeter flavor. Rice flour helps create a lighter crispy texture. Coconut milk adds a richer traditional taste.

Optional toppings

• Honey
• Powdered sugar
• Grated cheese
• Chocolate sauce
• Condensed milk

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Fried Banana: Pisang Goreng

Author: Sonja Breuer Recipe Keys: G Guilty Pleasure

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Servings

Larder Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp rice flour or cornstarch (for crispiness)

• 1 tbsp sugar
• ¹⁄₄ tsp salt
• ¹⁄₂ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• ³⁄₄ cup cold water or coconut milk
• Oil for deep frying

Fresh Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas (firm but sweet)

Instructions

1. Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise or keep them whole if small.
   
2. In a bowl, mix flour, rice flour, sugar, and salt.
   
3. Add water or coconut milk gradually until you get a smooth batter.
   
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
   
5. Dip bananas into the batter until coated.
6. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2–4 minutes per side.
   
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.