Banana Chips

Ingredients for Banana Chips

• 5 firm bananas
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3 cups ice water
• Oil, for deep-frying
• 2 tablespoons salt, divided
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar

How to cook Banana Chips

1. 1.Stir 1 tablespoon salt and turmeric into the ice water.
2. 2.Peel and mandolin-slice the bananas directly into the seasoned water; soak for 10 minutes, then drain and pat very dry.
3. 3.Heat enough oil for deep-frying over medium-high heat. Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon salt with 1 tablespoon water.
4. 4.Fry small batches until crisp; near the end, carefully add a little salt water to the oil, standing back from splatter.
5. 5.Drain chips on paper towels. Boil the remaining water and sugar, then simmer until reduced to about two-thirds.
6. 6.Dip chips in the syrup, drain on a wire rack, and let dry completely before storing airtight.