Fried Banana Blossom – AKA Fried “Fish” and Salad

Drain and rinse banana blossom. Using paper towel, dry blossoms to remove any excess water.  Weigh dried blossoms, you will need 400g; discard any excess.  

In a medium sized bowl, place FATE mix, baking powder, garlic salt, and paprika.  Stir to combine.   

In a small frying pan, pour oil until it measures approx.  ½-1cm up side of pan.  Heat to medium, until oil is gently bubbling (but not boiling). 

Pour stock over dry ingredients. Using a large spoon, fold stock into ingredients, stir gently.  Blend ingredients together, by rubbing the back of the spoon, against the side of bowl, to remove any lumps and produce a smooth batter.   

Place approx. half of the blossoms into the batter, and coat.   Carefully lower blossoms into the oil, fry approx. 2min., using a fork, flip and fry further 2min.  Remove and place on paper towel.  Repeat this step using remaining blossoms. 

Serve hot with green salad leaves.