Deep-Fried Bananas

== Description ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 4 large, ripe bananas, cut in half width-wise, and then each half, in half again, length-wise
* 1/2 cup cold soy milk
* 1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar
* 1 cup unbleached flour
* 2 tbsp dry sweetener
* 1 tbsp cinnamon or Chinese five-spice powder
* 1/2 tsp baking powder
* sparkling water or club soda, as needed
* 1/2 - 1 cup extra unbleached flour, for dredging bananas
* oil for deep frying
== Directions ==
# In a deep pot, heat four inches of oil to 350 degrees F.
# Make sure it is the correct temperature!
# In a medium bowl, combine the soy milk and lemon juice or white vinegar.
# Stir in the dry ingredients until well-combined.
# Add sparkling water or club soda and stir lightly and quickly until the batter is of pancake batter consistency.
# Do not over mix or the finished product will be leaden.
# Dredge banana slices lightly in the extra flour, then dip thoroughly in the batter.
# Drop in the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning frequently, until they are a beautiful golden colour.
# Remove from hot oil with a slotted spoon and let rest on paper towel to absorb excess oil.
# Keep these hot in a 250 degree F. oven. Repeat with remaining banana slices.
# Serve these with generous dollops of vanilla soy ice cream, and/or chocolate sauce, and/or caramel sauce, and/or vegan "whipped cream".
== See also ==
Category:Banana Recipes
Category:Chinese five-spice powder Recipes
Category:Chocolate Recipes
Category:Ice cream Recipes
Category:Lactose-free Recipes
Category:Soda water Recipes
Category:Soy milk Recipes
Category:Unbleached flour Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes