Haitian Beignet
Haitian style Beignet Banane is an instant banana fritter recipe that is quick and easy. One of the most popular Haitian foods to celebrate Carnaval (Mardi Gras).
Servings: 18 people
Calories: 113kcal
Equipment
- Deep Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 mashed bananas
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup raw brown sugar demarrara
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar garnish
Instructions
- Sift the flour into a large bowl.
- Add the baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to mix.
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until well mashed.
- Add lime zest, rum and vanilla and mix.
- Add butter and sugar.
- Warm the evaporated milk for 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Add milk and mix well for 2 minutes.
- Add beaten egg and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the banana mixture to the flour and mix well until thoroughly combined.
- In a deep pot, heat enough oil for deep frying.
- Drop 1 tablespoon for each beignet into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the donuts from the oil.
- Drain on paper towels.
- To serve, sprinkle with a little powdered sugar.
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Notes
If you’d like, you can also add a pinch of ground star anise.
The flavor and taste is best when using overripe bananas.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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