Vitumbuwa (Zambian Banana Fritters)
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The Tale of Vitumbuwa (Zambian Banana Fritters)
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Vitumbuwa, deep-fried banana fritters made from a fermented batter of flour, banana, and sometimes coconut, belong to the same family of East and Southern African fried breads as mandazi and mikate. Popular as a breakfast or teatime snack across Zambia and neighboring Malawi, they show how ripe bananas get put to sweet, humble use in home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup water or milk
- Oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- 1Mash the bananas smooth in a large bowl.
- 2Stir in flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- 3Add water or milk gradually to form a thick, scoopable batter.
- 4Heat oil to 325°F (165°C) in a deep pot.
- 5Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- 6Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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