Ingredients
Filling
Method
1.In a large bowl, sift flours and soda together. Stir in coconut and sugar. Make a well in the centre. Whisk in combined soda water and coconut milk until smooth.
2.To make filling, mix nuts, butter, coconut and sugar together in a small bowl.
3.Using a small knife, cut a lengthways slit into each banana half, to make a small pocket. Push a small amount of filling into each, being careful not to overfill.
4.Heat oil in a medium saucepan on high until a small amount of batter sizzles as soon as it is added (180°C).
5.Working in batches of 3-4, dip banana into batter, allowing excess to drain off. Deep-fry 2-3 minutes, turning until golden. Drain on paper towel. Dust with icing sugar. Serve with zest and ice-cream.
Dust the bananas in a little plain flour before coating them in batter. This allows the batter to adhere to the banana better.
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