Kuih Kodok
While I like Malaysian goreng pisang, I love kuih kodok, or Malaysian fried mashed banana fritters.
Kuih kodok are basically overripe bananas, all mashed up and mix with flour, sugar, and deep fried to golden nuggets.
They are usually round in shape but with uneven surface, hence the name kodok, meaning toad in Malay language.
My Late Mother’s Kuih Kodok Recipe
While authentic kuih kodok recipe doesn’t call for eggs, my recipe include an egg.
This is my personal preference and it’s no way authentic.
You may omit the egg in the recipe if you want to make traditional Malay-style kuih kodok.
What Banana to Use?
In Malaysia, pisang awak (with black seeds inside the bananas) are often used for kuih kodok.
According to my late grandmother, pisang awak is the best banana for deep frying.
I used regular Dole bananas commonly found in the United States and they turned out fantastic.
If you are in Malaysia, please use pisang awak if you can find them.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 191 calories per serving.
What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?
Kuih kodok is served as an afternoon snack. For a Malaysian-style afternoon tea, I recommend the following recipes.
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Kuih Kodok (Malaysian Mashed Banana Fritters)
Kuih kodok is Malaysian fried mashed banana fritter. This homemade recipe is easy to make, with a twist to make the kuih kodok especially soft, crispy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 Dole (12 oz. / 340 g) bananas, peeled
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar or to taste
- Oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- In a big bowl, mash the bananas with the back of a fork until small chunks form. Add the flour, egg and sugar. Mix all the ingredients well to form a batter.
- Heat up a frying pan and add some cooking oil for deep frying. Once the oil is heated, drop a spoonful of batter into the frying pan. Try to "shape" the batter so it's somewhat round. Deep fry the fritters until golden brown.
- Remove the fritters using a strainer. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Notes
This kuih kodok recipe is not authentic because I added an egg, which is my late mother's recipe. Omit the egg if you want traditional Malay kuih kodok. I personally love the addition of an egg in the batter.
If you are in Malaysia, please use pisang awak if you can find it.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4 peopleServing Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 191Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 47mgSodium 19mgCarbohydrates 34gFiber 3gSugar 12gProtein 4g
Margaret King
Had some bananas which were past it, so I made these today. Very tasty little morsels. Just sprinkled them with some icing sugar……yum
Rasa Malaysia
Yes thanks Margaret for trying this recipe!
Tara
This did not work out well in an air fryer.
Rasa Malaysia
Right, this recipe is NOT for air fryer.
Juanita lim
I just made it, excellent, served it with Devonshire clotted cream, so delicious, Happy New year Bee ❤️
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks!😊👍
Tina
Do you use regular or cooking bananas?
Rasa Malaysia
Any bananas are fine.
Del
Can it be made in air fryer?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes.
Chloe
Great recipe! I tried it once with all purpose flour and once with pancake mix instead of flour, and it seemed to puff up even better. I am assuming it is because pancake mix often has baking power or soda.
Admin
Thanks.