Description
Keke Saiga is a traditional Samoan sweet pancake-like treat made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients crispy on the edges and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup water or coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- 2. Add flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder to the mashed bananas.
- 3. Stir in water or coconut milk gradually to form a thick, scoopable batter.
- 4. Add vanilla extract if using and mix until combined.
- 5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 6. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon.
- 7. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 9. Serve warm, plain or with butter, jam, or syrup.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
- You can add cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth.
- These are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven.
- Serve with coconut syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for a treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Samoan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: keke saiga, Samoan banana fritter, island dessert, banana pancake