Curaçao Banana Fritters (Reskuk di Bakoba)

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Curaçao Banana Fritters, traditionally known as Reskuk di Bakoba, are soft, lightly sweet pan-fried treats made with mashed banana, flour, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The ripe banana gives them natural sweetness and a tender texture, while the warm spices add a comforting Caribbean aroma. Enjoy them on their own with a cup of tea or serve them alongside a meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely mashed banana
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• A pinch of salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Begin by mixing the finely mashed banana with the sugar and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the milk and melted butter.
3. Mix the flour with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
4. Add the flour mixture to the mashed banana mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Pour in the milk and melted butter mixture and stir thoroughly.
6. Add the beaten egg and vanilla, then mix again until the batter is smooth and well combined.
7. Using a piece of paper towel, lightly coat a frying pan with vegetable oil and allow the pan to heat.
8. Once the pan is hot, spoon a small amount of batter into the pan.
9. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then turn the fritter over and cook the other side.
10. Repeat with the remaining batter until all the banana fritters are cooked.
11. Enjoy the fritters plain with a cup of tea, or serve them as a side dish with a meal.