Thai crispy fried banana

Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut milk
• 1¼ cup rice flour
• ¼ cup dessicated coconut
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 8 lady finger bananas (or 4 large bananas halved)
• vegetable oil, for frying

Method

1. Place all ingredients except bananas into large bowl. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large pan over high heat until very hot (185°C).
3. Dip the banana into the batter and coat thoroughly. Place in the oil a few at a time and cook for 5 minutes turning occasionally until golden brown. Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
4. Serve drizzled with honey or maple syrup with wedges of lime and coconut ice cream.