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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪1gProtein
🌾42gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Laula Fried Bananas

How to order / say it
Say it Laula Fried Bananas — [lou-la fried ba-na-nas]
Order I would like to try Laula Fried Bananas.
Locally Ria nao seleni Laula Fried Bananas.
Say locally

Golden fried bananas served as a sweet snack.

Why try it?

Laula Fried Bananas serve as a quintessential snack in Auki, accentuating the use of bananas and showcasing the simplicity and richness of local flavors.

How it tastes

The bananas are soft and sweet within, while the outside is crispy and golden, offering a delightful contrast and making it a popular treat at any time of the day.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Introduced in the 19th century as a street-side snack, Laula Fried Bananas quickly ingrained themselves in local diets for their simplicity and indulgence.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 300 g ripe bananas
  • 🫒 100 ml coconut oil
  • 🧂 5 ml vanilla essence
  • 🧂 2 g cinnamon

Method

  1. 1 Slice bananas into thick rounds.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan.
  3. 3 Fry bananas until golden, sprinkle with vanilla and cinnamon.

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