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Bobo Frito (Fried Banana)

Name: Bobo Frito (Fried Banana)
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Sao Tome and Principe
Ingredients: 3 Bananas; As needed Oil for frying; 2 tbsp Brown sugar

Dessert

⏱ 15 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐

Banana fried until golden in coconut oil — a sweet treat loved throughout São Tomé and Príncipe.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

A simple dessert of ripe banana fried in oil, sometimes finished with a sprinkle of palm sugar for extra sweetness — a treat adored by the islands' children.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Enjoyed as an afternoon snack or a light dessert after a meal.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Bananas 3
Oil for frying As needed
Brown sugar 2 tbsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Peel the bananas and halve them lengthwise.
Fry in 340°F (170°C) oil until golden on both sides.
Drain and plate.
Sprinkle with brown sugar if desired.

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