Pisang Goreng (Fried plantain)

Pisang Goreng

Pisang goreng is a lite snack or "kuih" enjoyed by most Malaysians for tea time and can easily be found sold by the roadside. Banana grows well in hot and wet climate and that makes the fruit cheap and easily accessible locally. In Malaysia, plantain is coated with crispy batter and usually is seasoned with salt. It also can be dipped with spicy soy sauce and nowadays there is a craze topping it with cheese. Here we share how to make crispy and rich pisang goreng.

Ingredients

6 pieces plantain
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine
1 egg
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon limestone powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

Combine flour, rice flour, cornstarch, turmeric powder, garlic powder, margarine,salt, egg and coconut milk in a large mixing bowl and mix until it reach consistency of pancake batter. Add some water if needed
Dilute limestone powder in 1/2 cup of water. Add 1 teaspoon of limestone water into the batter
Peel skin off plantain and cut into half lengthwise
Toss plantain into batter and coat it well
Add enough cooking oil for deep frying and heat with medium to high flame
Fry plantain until golden brown. Plantain do not need to cook long as the coating tends to soak oil under long cooking and low heat.
Remove fried plantain from oil and drain excess oil
Rest fried plantain a minute before serving
Fried plantain DONE!