Banana Meat

Ingredients for Banana Meat

• 8 ripe Saba bananas, peeled
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup water
• 500 g minced pork, 15% fat
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 bird's eye chili, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Oil, for cooking and deep-frying

How to cook Banana Meat

1. 1.Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat; sauté garlic and onion until softened.
2. 2.Add pork, chili, and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 10 minutes, until the pork is fully cooked; season with salt and pepper.
3. 3.Drain pork in a colander to remove excess liquid. Cut a lengthwise pocket into each banana and fill with pork.
4. 4.Whisk flour and water smooth, then spoon the batter over the exposed filling.
5. 5.Heat 2 inches of oil over medium heat. Fry bananas filling-side up for about 4 minutes, until golden brown.
6. 6.Drain on paper towels, cool slightly, and serve.