Pisang Goreng (Banana Fritters Indonesian Style)
Ingredients:
β’ All purpose flour β 1 ΒΌ cup
β’ Granulated sugar β 2 tbsp
β’ Vanilla powder β ΒΌ tbsp
β’ Milk β Β½ cup
β’ Egg β 1
β’ Butter (melted) β 2 tbsp
β’ Rum flavoring β 1 tsp
β’ Ripe bananas (sliced) β 4
β’ Oil ( 2 cups) β for frying
Method:
You need a large bowl in which you have to mix the sugar, vanilla power and the flour. Then you make a well right in the center and you pout the melted butter, the egg, milk and also the rum flavoring in it. Then you have to keep mixing this till you see that it has become smooth. Then you have to fold four banana slices into this mixture till you see that it has gotten coated evenly.
Then you need to heat the oil up in a wok or even a deep fryer will do. Set the temperature to 375 degrees. Then you have to drop the banana mixture into this hot oil using a table spoon. Fry this mixture till it has become crispy and golden brown. This is going to take you 15 minutes. Finally you have to remove the bananas from the oil and you drain it on paper towels and serve.
Telur Balado or Spiced Eggs with Chili Sauce
Ingredients:
β’ Vegetable oil for frying β 1 cup
β’ Hard boiled eggs (shells removed) β 6
β’ Red chili peppers (chopped and seeded) β 6
β’ Garlic cloves β 4
β’ Shallots (medium) β 4
β’ Tomatoes (quartered) β 2
β’ Shrimp paste β 1 tsp
β’ Peanut oil β 1 Β½ tsp
β’ Vegetable oil β 1 tbsp
β’ White vinegar β 1 tsp
β’ White sugar β 1 tsp
β’ Salt and pepper β to taste
Method:
Heat a cup of oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Then you deep fry the eggs till you see they have turned golden brown. This will take 5 minutes. Set this aside and combine the garlic, chili peppers, tomatoes, shallots, and also the shrimp paste in a processor and blend it. Then you add the peanut oil and then process this mix again.
In a skillet heat a tbsp of oil over a medium heat. Pour the mixture in the skillet and stir the vinegar, pepper, salt and sugar. Then you add the fried eggs and turn it to coat it. Finally reduce the heat and let it stay for 5 minutes.
