Brazilian recipe
Fried Bananas (Banana Frita)
Fried bananas are a traditional Brazilian treat, made with large, firm bananas, greatly appreciated for their flavor and simplicity.
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Ingredients
3 large firm bananas (like Cavendish or Plantain, unripe)
1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
Butter or margarine, for frying
Ground cinnamon, to taste
1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
Butter or margarine, for frying
Ground cinnamon, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for firm, large bananas such as Cavendish or plantains in the produce section of your local supermarket. Slightly underripe bananas are best as they hold their shape better when fried.
Available in the canned goods or baking aisle of most supermarkets. Specialty Latin or international food stores will also carry it.
Found in the dairy or refrigerated section of any supermarket.
Available in the spice aisle of any supermarket.
Available in the canned goods or baking aisle of most supermarkets. Specialty Latin or international food stores will also carry it.
Found in the dairy or refrigerated section of any supermarket.
Available in the spice aisle of any supermarket.
Preparation method
- Peel the bananas and cut them lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise
- Heat some butter or margarine in a frying pan over medium heat
- Fry the banana pieces until they are tender and golden brown
- Arrange the fried bananas in a serving dish
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the bananas
- Sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon
- Refrigerate until almost frozen and serve
Observations
Fried bananas are a traditional Brazilian treat, made with large, firm bananas, greatly appreciated for their flavor and simplicity.
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