Banana Fritters Chinese Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. water
3 c. vegetable oil
vanilla ice cream (if desired)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
4 firm bananas

Preparation

Combine 1 cup of the flour, the baking powder, soda and salt in a large bowl.
Gradually blend in water beating with a whisk until smooth.
Peel bananas.
Cut each banana crosswise into three pieces, making a total of 12 pieces.
Coat bananas lightly with remaining 1/2 cup flour.
Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 375\u00b0.
Dip banana pieces in flour-water mixture, coating completely.
Cook 4 to 6 pieces at a time in the oil until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve with ice cream.
Makes about 4 servings.