How to Make: Mofo Akondro

One of my favorite things to do while at the market is to peruse the cornucopia of delicious street food that ranges anywhere from fried shrimp bread to homemade yogurt to little bowls of curry noodles.

A street vendor preparing some delectable mofo akondro

Mofo Akondro, or deep fried banana, is one the tastiest Malagasy street foods (in my opinion). Here is a simple recipe so you can have a little taste of Madagascar wherever you are!

Ingredients:

•       3 ½ cups flour
•       1 ¾ cups koba (rice flower)
•       1 tbsp. baking powder
•       Bananas
•       Lukewarm water

Combine the flours and baking powder together. If rice flower isn’t available, substitute the koba for white flower. Add water until you have a thin batter. Dip bananas in the mixture and deep fry until golden brown. Although ice cream is uncommon in Madagascar, I am sure that it would accompany your mofo akondro perfectly.