Kueh Kodok (Deep Fried Banana Balls) 炸香蕉丸

I had my first taste of this Kueh Kodok (deep fried banana balls) when I was in primary school. This kueh was usually sold in the Malay stalls which also sold many other Malay goodies as well. When Fion approached me to make Kueh Kodok and post it today for her Best Recipes for Everyone event, being the theme for March, I immediately searched for the recipe online. So here is my yummy Kueh Kodok, a little bit crisp on the outside with soft bits of banana inside. Thanks to Tze, for the recipe. I reduced the recipe and made a smaller portion with some adjustments which is just nice for our afternoon tea.

Kueh Kodok

Ingredients:
130g Plain flour
1/4 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Rice flour
pinch of salt
300g ripe banana (peeled and mashed)
60g Sugar or to taste (depends on the sweetness from the banana you use)

Method:

In a bowl, mash the ripe banana and combine well with the rest of the ingredients.
Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
Use an ice-cream scoop (grease with some oil.so the banana batter will slip into the hot oil easily), scoop a spoonful of batter and deep fry in a medium hot oil till golden brown.
Place the banana balls on a kitchen tissue to drain away oil before serve.