Robert Irvine's Fried Bananas With Lavender Honey and Five Spice

The perfect use for your bananas!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

4 to 6

cost

Contributed by : Robert Irvine

This dessert has it all -- it's spicy, sweet and fried!

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 1/2 cup good quality chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

instructions Stir the chocolate syrup and 5-spice powder together and set aside. You can also use Tabasco.
step 2

ingredients Vegetable oil for frying

instructions In a deep fryer or large heavy saute pan with deep sides, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
step 3

ingredients 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 cup seltzer water
4 bananas (cut in half on the diagonal)
1/4 cup powdered sugar

instructions 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.
step 4

ingredients Lavender honey for drizzling

instructions Place 2 banana pieces on a serving plate and drizzle chocolate sauce over. Top with a drizzle of honey.
step 5

ingredients Creme fraiche for garnish
Small chunk dark chocolate for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

instructions Top with a spoonful of creme fraiche. Grate chocolate over top. Garnish with a small sprig of mint.
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