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Maruya I (Banana Fritters)

Maruya (BananaFritters)

This version of Maruya is one that I usually buy for my merienda when I was in the Philippines. I sometimes buy them in a bamboo stick or in a hand fan shape coated with sugar. But their where times that after siesta, my mom will cook us maruya in our merienda before playing outside during summer time.

Ingredients :

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 ripe saba (banana plantain), peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • flour, for dredging · sugar
(Conversions For Cooking)

Cooking Procedures :

  1. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and egg, beat until smooth.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan (or a large saucepan) over medium heat.
  3. In batches, roll banana slices in flour and then dip in batter. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
  4. Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar. Place in a serving dish and serve.
VARIATIONS:
Maruyang Camote
Use sweet potato slices in place of bananas. About 2 medium sweet potatoes sliced 1/4″ thick.

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My Recipe Rating is 5 out of 5 stars: with 17 comment review(s)

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17 Responses to “Maruya I (Banana Fritters)”

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  1. Calvin says:
    January 30, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Masarap po yan! Mura pa.. Madali pa makita mga sangkap..
    Reply
  2. roselle says:
    December 13, 2012 at 12:52 am

    Gusto ko snang i try,puede ko bng mlaman kng anung milk ang dpat kng gmitin?Evap ba o condensed,thnks for sharing this recipe,,GOD BLESS!!!
    Reply
    • Sel says:
      December 14, 2012 at 10:33 pm

      Hi Roselle, evap ang gamitin mo or fresh milk if available on your area.

      Enjoy Cooking!
      Reply
  3. tiyanak says:
    February 15, 2012 at 8:07 am

    so yummy ^_^
    is the same like nay make!
    Reply
  4. Leyo says:
    September 9, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    they are so GOOOOOD!
    Reply
  5. Mhay says:
    February 26, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Maruya is one of the favorite snack of all the filipinos.
    I tried to cook it and its very delicious i felt like i’m in my home country while eating it….

    can i be a member so i can learn more about cooking delicious filipino recipes.

    Thanks and regards,
    Mhay
    Reply
  6. margarethor decarsal says:
    January 20, 2011 at 4:02 am

    maruya is so helpful to have our business
    Reply
  7. fely says:
    January 17, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    I tried most of your recipes they are delicious. Glad to find your website
    Reply
  8. danica irish getuaban says:
    December 12, 2010 at 5:59 am

    i think this dessert is so simple and easy but delicious….^_^
    Reply
  9. Girl7496 says:
    December 6, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    This was perfect I made it for my project and it was well received by everybody. It didn’t turn out exactly the same though but it was still great
    Reply
  10. jem says:
    November 26, 2010 at 2:55 am

    my hubby loves maruya.. I will cook it for him. hope he likes it.
    Reply
  11. akeng says:
    November 25, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    I’ll try it today…I hope I can make it good as you guys…
    Reply
  12. anne says:
    November 14, 2010 at 5:33 am

    great!:)i just did the recipe…it was delicious!:)
    Reply
  13. Stella says:
    November 7, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    I made some today. It’s so delicious!
    Reply
  14. mae says:
    August 15, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    i love maruya.
    Reply
  15. Freek says:
    July 29, 2010 at 3:09 am

    Nice and I will try it.
    Can I become a member so I can see more?

    Greetings fom Holland: Freek
    Reply
  16. gail martie says:
    July 15, 2010 at 7:15 am

    i think this maruya is very delicous
    Reply

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