Haitian Style Fried Green Bananas (Bannann Peze Vèt)
Bannann Peze Vèt, or Haitian Style Fried Green Bananas, is a popular dish in Haitian cuisine. This simple and delicious recipe is a great side dish or snack that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with other Haitian favorites.
Ingredients
- 4 green bananas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel the green bananas and cut them into thick slices.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Place the banana slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the fried banana slices from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 5g
- Protein
- 2g
Supplies
Frying pan Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Bannann Peze Vèt can be served with pikliz (Haitian spicy slaw) or as a side dish with griyo (fried pork) and sos pwa (bean sauce).
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the banana slices to ensure they fry evenly and become crispy.
Cost
$3