Accra Banana (Banana Fritters)
This recipe is so dear to my heart. It is a nationwide street food and also a celebratory snack in my country of origin- Cameroon. From Christmas parties to weddings, you will always find Accra banana. I grew up in an active volcanic town, hence our soil is very fertile. Among the staples our parents grew in their farms, there was always cassava, which was combined with overly ripe bananas for this delicious recipe. Make it in bulk and save in the freezer.
What is the most challenging part of this recipe?
In my opinion, grating cassava has been and still is the most challenging part of this recipe. I advise that you use a food processor if you have one available. There are grocery stores that sell grated cassava in packs, that will be a great option too.
What texture should I expect?
Immediately after frying, banana fritters are hard on the outside and extremely soft on the inside. But when it cools off, the exterior gets softer as well.
How do I preserve them?
Store them in the freezer . Before consumption, take them out of the freezer and bake in a hot oven for 5 minutes .
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Accra Banana (Banana Fritters)
Recipe details
- 10 people
- Prep time: 40 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Total time: 1 hr
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I agree - I hate grating cassava. I always buy the frozen one. Just a quick question - from the photo, that looks more like ripe plantain than banana. I just wanted to verify you are using regular eating banana. The flavors in this definitely appeals to my Caribbean palate and I can't wait to try it!