Banana Frita

(Fried Bananas)

Recipe origin: Brazil

Ingredients

• 6 small bananas, peeled
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup fine bread crumbs
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• Salt, to taste

Procedure

1. In a mixing bowl, gently toss the bananas with egg to moisten, then lightly roll the bananas in the breadcrumbs.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. When the foam goes away, add the bananas and fry on all sides until golden.
4. Season with salt and serve hot.

Serve 6.