Fufu

Method

1. Peel bananas and cut in small pieces approximately 2 cms thick. Put into a bowl, sprinkle salt and red chilli powder and mix well.
2. Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan, add the banana pieces and deep-fry on high heat for 1 minute. Drain on absorbent paper.
3. Cover with another absorbent paper and press lightly and to flatten them.
4. Reduce heat, add the pieces to the hot oil again and deep-fry till crisp and brown. Drain on absorbent paper again.
5. Take garlic cloves in a bowl, add olive oil and mix well.
6. Arrange the fufus on a serving platter. Drizzle a little of this garlic oil over the fufu before serving.
7. You can add mixed herbs and red chilli powder to the garlic oil, mix and store as flavoured oil.

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