How to Make Mofo Akondro (Banana Fritters) | Hawa at Home

Almost like banana tempura, these fritters are made of ripe bananas dipped into a yeasted batter made with cassava flour that’s light and crisp. Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/3A9ttgf Subscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTube About the Show: Hawa Hassan shares how to make some of her favorite African dishes from her cookbook, In Bibi's Kitchen. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Ma Baomaka's Mofo Akondro (Banana Fritters) Level: Easy Total: 1 hr Active: 30 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water (at body temperature) 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus extra for serving 1 cup cassava flour or all-purpose flour 4 bananas, sliced on the diagonal into 1-inch-thick pieces Canola oil, for frying Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting, optional Sliced papaya and mango, for serving, optional Lime wedges, for serving, optional Directions Place the water and yeast in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Let the mixture sit until the yeast has dissolved and the mixture is cloudy when you stir it, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the sugar and the flour to form a thick, smooth batter. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and allow the batter to sit until it has thickened and smells yeasty, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line a plate with paper towels and set aside. Heat about 1 to 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy pot set over medium-high heat until it reaches 365 to 375 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer or until a pinch of batter sizzles on contact. Carefully dip the banana slices in the batter, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, and place the fritters into the hot oil, working in batches as necessary, depending on the size of your pot (don’t crowd the pot). Fry, turning the fritters with a slotted spoon as they cook, until they float and become golden brown all over, about 4 minutes. Carefully transfer the fritters to the prepared plate to drain. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar, if you like, and serve immediately while hot. Pair the fritters with a platter of fresh mango and papaya with lime wedges if desired. Adapted with permission from In Bibi’s Kitchen by Hawa Hassan with Julia Turshen, copyright © 2020. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ▶ FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #HawaHassan #HawaAtHome #FoodNetwork #MofoAkondro #BananaFritters How to Make Mofo Akondro (Banana Fritters) | Hawa at Home | Food Network https://youtu.be/Ujlf3kxjE-8