Fried Banana with Mojo Sauce

These Fried Raw Banana with Mojo (Garlic Sauce) are the ultimate savory dish which can be served as an appetizer or side dish. Don’t forget to serve this with a mojito! Enjoy! 

Ingredients:

For Mojo Sauce:

Garlic – 4 cloves
Sour Orange – 1
Sour Orange juice – 1/4 cup
Olive oil – 1/4 cup
Coriander leaves  – chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

For Fried Banana:

Green Banana – 3
Oil for frying
Salt

Preparation Method :

Prepare Mojo Sauce:

1. Minced garlic very fine with salt, just like a paste and put in a bowl.
2. Peel the orange from top to bottom using a knife to remove all the white pith.
3. Roughly chop them into small piece and add into bowl. Squeeze another sour orange into the bowl.
   

   If more juice is needed, you can add olive oil.

4. Now add Chopped coriander leaves, salt and pepper. Stir to mix well and set aside.

Prepare Fried Banana:

1. Peel the banana. Cut them into 1 inch thick round.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the banana for 3-4 minutes on each side  or until they are golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
3. Using the bottom of a can or glass, press the banana into a craggy disc.
4. Fry the banana again until crispy and golden brown, about 2 or 3 minutes. Remove them from the oil and drain on fresh paper towels.
5. Season with some salt and enjoy with the Mojo sauce.