FRIED BANANAS WITH LAVENDER HONEY AND FIVE-SPICE CHOCOLATE

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Fried Bananas with Lavender Honey and Five-Spice Chocolate image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup good quality chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups seltzer water
4 bananas, cut in half on the diagonal
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Lavender honey, for drizzling
Creme fraiche, for garnish
Small chunk dark chocolate, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Stir the chocolate syrup and 5-spice powder together and set aside.
  • In a deep fryer or large heavy saute pan with deep sides, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Add the seltzer water in a stream while whisking constantly. Dip the bananas in the batter to coat and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sift the powdered sugar over the top immediately.
  • Place 2 banana pieces on a serving plate and drizzle chocolate sauce over. Top with a drizzle of honey.
  • Top with a spoonful of creme fraiche. Grate chocolate over top. Garnish with a small sprig of mint.

Tom Macias
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay.


Mahadev Mandal
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These fried bananas are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Nelly Moureene
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I had some trouble finding five-spice powder, but it was worth the effort.


Nkosana Prince
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The lavender honey was a bit too floral for my taste, but the five-spice chocolate was delicious.


ASHIM GAMER
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Buabeng Desmond
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bananas turned out perfectly.


Liam Farrell
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I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I loved this recipe! The flavors were amazing.


Sami Kashmiri
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The bananas were perfectly crispy and the honey-chocolate sauce was divine.


SYED DANIAL HUSSAIN
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


BONGANI MJEZU
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I made these for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory.


Noorul hadi
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These fried bananas were a hit! The lavender honey and five-spice chocolate added a unique and delicious flavor.