How to Make Banana Toffees

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Slice the bananas across their width.

   Since this is a Chinese recipe, you may wish to slice the bananas diagonally.
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   Step 2: Place some cornflour in a shallow bowl.

   This will be used to coat the bananas before dipping them in the batter. , Add the cold water and vegetable oil to the flour mixture.
   
   Whisk well. ,,,,,,, Keep an eye on the sugar as it cooks.
   
   It can come to a boil and burn very quickly. ,, You will need to work quickly, or the caramel will start to harden. , This will set the caramel. ,,
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   Step 3: Make the batter: Stir together the self-raising flour and the cornflour.

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   Step 4: Fill a wok or deep-fryer one-third full of vegetable oil and heat to 190°C (375°F).

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   Step 5: Toss the banana slices in the extra cornflour to lightly coat.

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   Step 6: Using a bamboo skewer

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   Step 7: dip each banana slice in the batter.

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   Step 8: Cook the bananas in the hot oil

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   Step 9: in batches

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    Step 10: until golden and crisp.

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    Step 11: Drain on paper towel.

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    Step 12: Place the sugar in a large

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    Step 13: heavy-bottomed pan.

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    Step 14: Cook over medium heat

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    Step 15: stirring occasionally

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    Step 16: until a caramel forms.

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    Step 17: Remove the caramel from the heat.

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    Step 18: Add the friend bananas to the caramel one at a time

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    Step 19: turning to coat thoroughly.

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    Step 20: Drop the coated bananas into a large bowl of ice and water.

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    Step 21: Remove the bananas from the ice water immediately once the caramel has set.

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    Step 22: Finished.

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