How to Make Banana Molen: A Delicious Snack That's Easy to Make
How to Make Banana Molen: A Delicious Snack That's Easy to Make
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Banana molen is one of the popular snacks in Indonesia, especially as a market snack. This snack is made from bananas coated with crispy flour dough, then fried until golden. Its sweet, savory, and crispy taste makes banana molen very popular with many people. If you want to try making banana molen at home, here are the steps on how to make it. Slot Raffi Ahmad 77
Ingredients Needed
To make banana molen, you will need the following ingredients:
Kepok banana (or king banana, a banana that is suitable for frying)
4 ripe kepok bananas (make sure the bananas are not too soft)
Wheat Flour (for the skin)
150 grams of all-purpose flour
Cornstarch (to provide a crispy texture)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Sugar (for a sweet taste in the skin)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Margarine or Butter (for the skin dough)
50 grams of margarine or butter, melted
Cold Water (for the skin dough)
50-60 ml of cold water (adjust to the thickness of the dough)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking Oil (for frying)
Sufficient oil
Steps to Make Banana Molen
Here are the easy steps to make crispy and delicious banana molen:
1. Prepare the Banana
Peel the kepok banana and cut the banana into two parts or adjust to the desired size of the molen skin. Make sure the banana is not too soft so that it does not easily fall apart when wrapped in the dough.
2. Making Molen Skin Dough
In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir well.
Add melted margarine to the flour mixture. Stir until evenly mixed until it becomes fine grains.
Gradually, pour in cold water little by little while continuing to knead the dough. Knead until the dough is smooth and can be rolled, but not too soft or hard.
3. Wrapping Bananas with Dough
Take a pinch of molen skin dough, flatten it with a rolling pin (dough roller) until it forms a rectangle or according to the size of the banana.
Place one piece of banana in the middle of the flattened dough, then press the dough together until it covers the entire surface of the banana. Make sure the dough sticks well so that it does not come off when fried.
Do this until all the bananas are covered with the dough.
4. Frying Banana Molen
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Make sure there is enough oil to submerge the banana molen.
Once the oil is hot, add the banana molen one by one into the hot oil. Do not add too many molen at once so that the oil remains hot and the banana molen can cook evenly.
Fry until the banana molen is golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Flip the banana molen occasionally so that it cooks evenly on all sides.
5. Drain and Serve
Remove the banana molen and drain the oil using tissue paper or a strainer.
The banana molen is ready to be served while warm as a delicious snack.
Tips for Perfect Banana Molen
Use the Right Bananas: The bananas used should be kepok bananas that are still a bit hard and not too ripe. Bananas that are too soft can make the molen dough easy to tear when wrapped.
Dough Preparation: Make sure the molen dough is not too thick so that the end result remains crispy. If it is too thick, the banana molen will feel heavy and not crispy.
Sufficient Oil: Use enough oil for frying so that the banana molen can be completely submerged and evenly cooked.
Stable Heat: Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the banana molen, but not too hot so that the dough does not burn while the banana is still raw inside. Medium heat tends to be better for frying banana molen so that the results are crispy and perfectly cooked.
Banana Molen Variations
Traditional banana molen usually only uses kepok bananas as the filling. However, you can also be creative with variations of fillings such as:
Chocolate Banana Molen: Add a little chocolate jam or chocolate bars to the banana dough for a sweeter and chocolateier taste.
Cheese Banana Molen: Add additional pieces of cheese inside the molen for a savory taste that blends with the sweetness of the banana.
Durian Banana Molen: If you are a fan of durian, try filling the banana molen with mashed durian for a rich and distinctive taste.
Conclusion
Banana molen is an easy snack to make and is perfect to enjoy with family or friends. With simple ingredients, you can make delicious snacks that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The sweet and savory taste makes banana molen a favorite choice for many people. Try this recipe at home and enjoy delicious and satisfying homemade banana molen!