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Kabalagala (fried banana and flour fritters)

Small fritters, crispy on the outside and soft inside, made with ripe banana and flour. Very popular as a street snack in Uganda.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Nutrition facts

464 kcal per serving

Protein
7.7 g
Carbohydrates
50 g
of which sugars
21.1 g
Fat
24.8 g
Fiber
4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mash the very ripe bananas with a fork into a smooth purée.
  2. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and egg, then mix until you have a thick batter.
  3. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Shape small balls by hand or with a spoon.
  5. Fry the balls in oil heated to 170 °C for 4 to 5 minutes, until nicely golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Variations and tips

In the oven. Arrange the balls on an oiled tray and bake at 180 °C for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through.

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