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Banana Fritter Recipe (Maruya)

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Banana Fritter is a type of Filipino snack. It is a fried concoction made from ripe  “Saba” banana or plantains. The bananas can either be sliced or mashed. It is then mixed with a batter composed of flour, sugar, vanilla, and egg. A fritter is defines as a mixture (such as a batter) that includes either fruit or meat. Maruya obviously falls under the category.

maruya banana fritter

Banana is a healthy food. I enjoy eating maruya for breakfast. This also makes a great snack. I like it best with a cup of black coffee on the side. How do you enjoy eating your maruya?

As I’ve mentioned, there is more than one way to prepare the banana. Some people slice it in half,  while others prepare it by slicing thinly crosswise. I’d say, do as you please. Personally, I prefer mashing the bananas because they are easier to cook that way. In addition, it also makes the mixture more flavorful.

Tips in Cooking Maruya

  • When making Banana Fritters, make sure that you are using ripe bananas. Unripe bananas are quite bitter and will not give you the expected sweet taste. Here is a guide on how to ripen bananas.
  • Try using a cup of oil initially for every batch. Add more as necessary. Doing this will prevent the mixture from absorbing excess oil.
  • Don’t forget to roll your fried maruya in sugar after cooking. This makes it taste better.

maruya recipe

Try this quick and easy Banana Fritter (Maruya) recipe. Let me know what you think.

maruya banana fritter
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5 from 2 votes

Banana Fritter Recipe

Mashed bananas combined with flour and other ingredients to make a batter and then fried until golden brown. It is best when rolled in granulated white sugar after frying.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 460kcal
Author Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces banana saba or plantain variety, ripe (mashed)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 piece egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup fresh milk
  • 3/4 cups cooking oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix well.
  • Gradually add the mashed bananas while mixing.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix to incorporate all the ingredients.
  • Heat half of the oil in a pan.
  • When the oil becomes hot, scoop about 1/2 cup of the mixture and then pour in the pan (add the remaining oil in the next batches).
  • Fry both sides until the color turns golden brown.
  • Sprinkle the remaining sugar on both sides.
  • Serve. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg

Watch How to Cook Maruya

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Comments

  1. Hazel Heyer says

    May 31, 2021 at 11:44 am

    You’re so good teaching me how to cook Pinoy food and even explaining the minute details. Ang linis pa ng work area mo and Ganda ng mga kitchen tools and equipment mo. Nakakainggit tuloy.
    Where do you buy Saba? I think you should have a tv show Van. Sige good luck.

    Reply
  2. Alona says

    June 24, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    loved this one. i used lady fingers banana. my Aussie hubby and my father-in-law both loved it. Thank you

    Reply
  3. Jovet De La Torre says

    May 25, 2020 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    This is one simple and easy to make recipe! So delish! Thank you! I’m an ardent follower for the past 8 or so years now, and I’ve seen you grow and improve, now with millions of subscribers! Many more scrumptious recipes to come! All the best! More power!

    Reply
  4. Josephen says

    February 3, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    What is the alternative of fresh milk if not available and no time to go in grocery

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      March 8, 2019 at 9:42 am

      evaporated milk is a good alternative. You can also prepare it using powdered milk.

      Reply
  5. Phoebe says

    January 8, 2018 at 12:05 am

    5 stars
    absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  6. Charity says

    November 30, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Hi Sir Vanjo, pwede po ba ‘tong e bake using this recipe?

    Reply
  7. Heiress says

    October 11, 2015 at 1:30 am

    Thanks for this recipe Sir Vanjo! My mom is craving for these and suddenly saw your recipe, it was really good. Your website is really good for us pinoys. If you want to improve your website, feel free to email me because I’m a web designer. Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Adi Alas-as Posas says

    October 19, 2014 at 5:27 am

    hi chef! love this recipe. mashed bananas’ nice too, it makes the fritter melt in your mouth. first time i cooked this snack and it tastes really good. im not praising my cooking but your recipe. btw, i used brown sugar for mine which turned out ok as well.im not much of a cook but with this site it seems i know how to, haha! thanks so much!

    Reply
  9. Cheska says

    December 22, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    I’m not a fan of banana at all but it seems the ‘bulilit’ inside me likes to eat..
    will try this recipe later 🙂
    thanks Vanjo!

    Reply
  10. Amir says

    December 16, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    A million thanks Sir for sharing…. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Albert dela Rama says

    December 15, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Asise from SABA, What other type of Banana I can use??

    Reply
  12. Vanjo Merano says

    December 6, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Bert, thanks for your feedback. That is how I liked my bananas — mashed. The baking powder helps to expand it a bit so that it won’t be as thin as pancakes. If the texture is not appealing to you, try slicing the bananas in half lengthwise or thinly slice diagonally instead of mashing them.

    Reply

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