Marinade for Banana Blossom
To marinade the Banana Blossom
In a medium bowl, add 500ml cold water, lemon juice, paprika, salt, powdered kelp, and crumbled nori. Stir well.
Add the drained banana blossom and leave to marinade for at least an hour, but even better overnight.
Make sure to drain your banana blossom thoroughly once marinated.
To batter your Banana Blossom
Preheat your frying oil, either in a deep fat fryer or a large saucepan to about 160c. You want the blossom to fry gently not ferociously in the fat.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, some seasoning and the beer. It should be the texture of thick double cream to ensure a good coating. Add more beer if necessary, more flour if too thin.
Season the banana blossom on both sides, then lightly dust with flour. This will help the batter adhere to the it.
To deep fry Banana Blossom
You may need to fry the banana blossom in batches so dip one piece at a time, making sure it is completely coated before gently plunging into the hot oil. It will fizzle as the batter starts to bubble up and then gradually turn a beautiful golden brown.
If you are cooking in a saucepan, you may need to turn the blossom over using tongs as it tends to bob up to the surface.
Fry the banana blossom for between 5-6 minutes.
To air fry Banana Blossom
If you want to air fry your banana blossom, dip the banana blossom in the batter, and then coat in the semolina. This will stop the batter from flying off the blossom whilst air frying!
Spray lightly with oil, then air fry according to manufacturers' instructions, turning halfway through.
Drain on kitchen paper and serve with the potato based dish of your choice, preferably chips, and a wedge of lemon
Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
Deep Fried Banana Blossom
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.