Maruya or Banana Fritters

Maruya or banana fritters is a popular snack from the Philippines. We often buy it from street vendors. I remember we had a choice between turon (banana roll), bananacue (bananas in a stick with sugar) or maruya.

The Philippines is one of the largest exporter of bananas, second from Ecuador. There are so many ways to cook bananas, whether it be the main course or dessert; this is why people like to eat it.

Maruya ( Banana Fritters)

banana fritters

• 1 cup all purpose flour (sifted)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 3 bananas (saba) or sweet plantain

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup sugar for rolling

• vegetable oil for frying

1. Slice the banana and set aside.

2. Sift dry ingredients. Set aside.

3. Mix eggs and milk.

4. Then add the dry ingredients.

5. Dip the bananas in the batter.

6. Pour oil in the saucepan. Once the oil is hot, fry the bananas.

7. Drain on paper towels and roll in sugar.