sig's Deep-fried Bananas in Almond Batter

• 115 grams /4 oz/ 1 cup.plain flour
• 2 .5 ml/ 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
• 1 pinch salt
• 30 ml / 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 90 ml / 6 tablespoon of water
• 1 large egg
• 30 ml / 2 tablespoon of ground.almonds or slivers of coconut
• 4 firm bananas
• 1 deep pan,with vegetable oil for deep- frying
• 1 small handful of fresh mint leaves
• 30 ml / 2 tablespoon clear,runny honey

1. sift flour ,bicarbonate of soda and salt into large bowl
2. stir in the sugar and the egg
3. whisk in just enough water to make a thin batter
4. add the almonds or coconut and mix well
5. peel bananas ,half lengthways ,then cut in half crossways to make 16 pieces, do this only when ready to fry ,as bananas can discolour quick
6. heat oil to high temperature, a cube of bread should brown in 45 seconds
7. dip the banana pieces in the batter ,gently drop them into the oil ,a few at the time,fry until golden.brown
8. drain on kitchen paper , to serve drizzle with honey and decorate with mint leaves

flour, ml, salt, sugar, water, egg, slivers, bananas, pan, handful of fresh mint leaves, clear

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/337517-sigs-deep-fried-bananas-in-almond-batter (may not work)