Thai Fried Bananas

Ingredients:

8 pcs Saba banana (Pisang Kepok)

1/3 cup shredded coconut

3/4 cup rice flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1-1/2 tbsp white sesame seeds ~ roasted

1/3 cup water

Oil ~ frying

Directions:

1. Peel the bananas, cut them lengthwise into 3 equal sections, and set aside.
2. Combine all the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Add water and stir until well combined.
3. Add about 1-1/2 inches of oil to a pot and heat to about 160 deg C.  Dip the sliced bananas into the mixture batter and fry for about 5 mins until they are a deep brown color.  Drain on a paper towel.
4. Let bananas cool for several minutes before serving, and the coating will crisp up once cooled.