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Panikeke (Samoan pancake balls)

Round fried banana dough balls, crisp outside and fluffy inside—Samoa's favorite snack with koko.

Time
40min
Steps
5
Panikeke (Samoan pancake balls), photographed from above

Ingredients

24 servings

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Allergens

Contains egg and wheat.

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    You'll need: Deep pot for frying.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Whisk dry ingredients.

    2. 2

      Mix bananas, egg, water and vanilla; stir into the flour to a thick, sticky batter.

    3. 3

      Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).

    4. 4

      Drop scoops of batter; they'll round up as they fry.

    5. 5

      Fry, turning, until deep golden, 4–5 minutes; drain.

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