100 g/4 oz/1 cup desiccated (shredded) coconut 2 bananas, mashed
75 g/3 oz light brown sugar Grated rind of 1 lime 30 ml/2 tbsp dark rum Good pinch of baking powder
Oil, for deep-frying |
Method: Put 25 g/1 oz of the coconut to one side. Mix the remainder with the bananas, sugar, lime rind, rum and baking powder, working well in together. Shape into small balls and roll in the remaining coconut. Deep-fry in hot oil for 3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot. |