Pisang Goreng
HalalDeep-fried banana fritters coated in a light, crispy batter. Made with ripe pisang tanduk or pisang raja, they are crispy on the outside and soft, sweet, and caramelized inside.
Difficulty
easy
Prep Time
15 min
Ingredients
- banana
- flour
- rice flour
- sugar
- salt
- turmeric
- oil
Variations
- pisang goreng biasa
- pisang goreng cheese
- pisang goreng coklat
- pisang goreng rangup
Did You Know
When it starts to rain in Malaysia, the demand for pisang goreng skyrockets — there is a deeply ingrained cultural association between rainy weather and eating hot fried bananas.
Nutrition Facts
3 pieces (180g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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