Accra Banana

Ingredients

• 3-4 large bananas ((the riper, the better))
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• ¾ cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Oil for deep frying

Steps

1. 1

   Mash the bananas with a fork or puree them in a food processor or blender.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, add sugar and salt to the mashed bananas. Mix well.

3. 3

   Add flour, cornmeal, and baking powder, mix well, and let it rest for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat oil (about 3 inches deep) to 375℉ (190℃) in a deep skillet or saucepan. You could also test the oil by dropping in a 1-inch cube of bread. If it takes 60 seconds to brown, it's not there yet. If it browns in 10-20 seconds, the oil is hot enough.

5. 5

   Gently place batter by spoonfuls in hot oil and fry until golden brown. Remove from hot oil, drain well, and serve.