Chips de banana

Ingredientes

• 6 pieces green saba/plantain bananas
• 2/3 cup white sugar (or light brown sugar )
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (-optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3-4 cups oil ( for frying)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine sugar, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix until sugar and salt are dissolved.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a medium deep pan or wok over medium heat.

3. 3

   Peel the green bananas. You may need to use gloves because of the sap from unripe bananas. They might have slight discoloration after peeling but that is fine.

4. 4

   Using a box grater or mandolin slicer, slice the bananas thinly. You can also use a knife just make sure that you slice them as thinly and evenly as possible.

5. 5

   Drop the sliced bananas directly into the hot oil. You can also slice them first and add them to the hot oil if you like. Try not to overcrowd the pan.

6. 6

   Fry the banana slices until they start to float, stirring from time to time for even cooking.

7. 7

   Lower the heat and when they are floating and are already crispy, add 2-3 tablespoons of the sugar mixture over the bananas, more if you like it sweeter. Be careful as it will bubble a lot and might also splatter. Once the bubbling subsided a bit, stir constantly so the bananas are coated evenly. You know it is done when the oil quietens and the bananas are golden in color.

8. 8

   Using a spider ladle or slotted spoon, scoop the banana chips, letting the excess oil drip back to the pan, and transfer to a drip rack or colander to remove any oil left. Then transfer to a baking tray or any wide dish to cool down.