Overripe bananas never went to waste in our home and many other Jamaican households. They would be used for making one of my favorite dishes, banana fritters. I loved eating banana fritters as it was one of the first breakfast items I learned to make growing up. My mom had the recipe written out on a piece of paper and stuck on the fridge. Here is a simple Jamaican Banana Fritters recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 bananas (overripe – skin brown)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 2 Cups flour (or more for thicker mixture)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

METHOD:

1. Crush bananas until they are they are like a cream.
2. Beat eggs
3. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and nutmeg in a bowl
4. Add eggs and bananas then mix. Add more flour for a thicker mix.
5. Heat saucepan with vegetable oil
6. Dip a large spoon into the hot oil then scoop a small batter into the frying pan.
7. Deep fry in a frying pan till brown and crisp on the edges.
8. Remove from fry pan and put to drain on paper towel and serve