Zitumbuwa (Malawian Banana Fritters) is a traditional Malawian (from Malawi) recipe for a classic fried snack or fritter of a banana, sugar and maize meal butter deep fried in oil. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Malawian version of: Malawian Banana Fritters (Zitumbuwa).
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Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas
1 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
75g ufa (corn meal [polenta])
oil for frying
sugar flavoured with cinnamon, for rolling
Method:
Peel the bananas, slice and add to a bowl. Using a fork mash with the sugar and salt until you have a smooth paste. Stir in the cornmeal until thoroughly mixed.
Heat oil to a depth of 5cm in a work, or use a deep fryer. When the oil is hot drop in teaspoonfuls of the banana and maize meal batter and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on kitchen paper, roll in the cinnamon sugar and serve warm.
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