Recipe: Haitian Beyen

Beyen

3 very ripe bananas
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. baking soda
Sugar (for garnish)

Mix the bananas, flour, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium size bowl. In a deep fryer, place a spoonful of the batter in the hot oil (*use fryer according to manufacturers directions) and fry until golden brown. Sprinkle sugar on top. Serve.

*Johnna's tip: Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti, this has been an extremely devastating week in that country. Today we post a recipe that comes from the Haitian culture, beyen which is fried bananas. It reminds us of the plaintains that they serve in our native land of Panama.

During this devastating time in Haiti, we urge all of our readers to CONTRIBUTE something. Whether it be money, clothes, toiletries, etc., please join in the effort to help Haiti. Where to contribute?? The NY Daily News has a list of places for you to begin these efforts. L'Union Fait La Force! (*Translation: "Strength Through Unity")

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