Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 16 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Vegetable | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Banana | 1 medium (118g) | 105 |
| Pineapple | 1 cup chunks (165g) | 82 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Okra | 1 cup (100g) | 33 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Fruit | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Pumpkin | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Batter:
- two cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- one teaspoon baking powder
- salt and pepper, to taste -- or -- one teaspoon sugar or brown sugar (use salt and pepper for vegetable fritters; use sugar for fruit fritters)
- two eggs, beaten
- one cup milk or water
- two tablespoons cooking oil
- Main Ingredient (two cups of any one of the following):
- corn (maize); (fresh, off the cob; or canned, drained)
- okra, cleaned and sliced
- bananas, peeled and sliced
- pineapple, sliced or cut into chunks (fresh; or canned, drained)
- cooked, mashed pumpkin
- cooked, mashed sweet potato
- any other fruit or vegetable
- oil for deep frying
Directions
Prepare batter by mixing all ingredients in a bowl. Add a bit more liquid if necessary. Batter should be thick enough to cling to a spoon without dripping.
Pour oil into deep skillet or pot, to a depth of one to two inches. Heat oil to 375°F (190°C).
If using small ingredients like corn, or okra slices, or banana slices:
Stir the ingredient into the batter. Carefully spoon the batter into the oil. Fry until golden brown, turning a few times.
If using large ingredients like pineapple slices:
Dip the ingredient into the batter. Carefully transfer to the oil.
Fry until golden brown, turning a few times.
Category:Senegalese Recipes
Category:Senegalese Snacks