Banana Fritters (Senegal)

Preparation

1. 1

   Choose very ripe bananas, almost speckled with black: they're sweeter and mash easily.

2. 2

   Mash them with a fork in a bowl until you get a purée with a few small chunks left.

3. 3

   Add the flour, sugar and a pinch of salt, mix with a spoon until you get a thick batter that holds together (add a bit more flour if too runny).

4. 4

   Heat the frying oil in a deep pan to about 170°C.

5. 5

   Shape small balls of batter with two tablespoons and slide them directly into the hot oil, without overcrowding the pan.

6. 6

   Fry 3-4 minutes, turning halfway, until nicely golden and puffed, cooked through.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towel, dust with sugar and serve hot, plain or with a drizzle of honey.