Maruya – Filipino Banana Fritters
Maruya is a Filipino banana fritters serve as a snack.
Servings 4
Calories 278kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Saba bananas sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Oil enough to fry one side of banana
Instructions
- Sift flour into a bowl.
- Add baking powder and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Beat eggs. Add milk and oil. Beat for another minute.
- Add flour mixture to egg mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Heat oil over medium heat. Oil should be just enough to fry one side of the banana.
- Dip 2 slices of saba banana in batter and fry.
- When cook transfer in a plate lined with paper towel.
- Roll bananas in sugar.
Notes
- For a crispier maruya replace ¼ of flour with cornstarch.
- Plantain or sweet potato works as a substitute for saba banana.
- Although not traditional langka (jackfruit) can be added.
- Just pour enough oil to fry one side of the fritters.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2.2mg