Kuih Kodok (Malaysian Mashed Banana Fritters)

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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!

Kuih kodok.
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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

Homemade fried banana fritters.

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

Malaysian kuih kodok or fried banana fritters.

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.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 157 calories per serving.

Fried mashed banana nuggets kuih kodok.

What To Serve With Kuih Kodok

Kuih kodok recipe.

Kuih kodok is served as an afternoon snack. For a Malaysian-style afternoon tea, I recommend the following recipes.

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4.57 from 73 votes

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!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 3 bananas, dole, peeled
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar , or to taste
  • oil, for deep frying

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas with the back of a fork until small chunks form. Add the flour, egg, and sugar, and mix all the ingredients well to form a batter.
    Kuih kodok batter
  • Heat a frying pan and add enough cooking oil for deep frying. Once the oil is heated, drop a spoonful of batter into the frying pan, shaping it into a somewhat round form. Deep-fry the fritters until golden brown.
  • Remove the fritters using a strainer and drain them 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

Serving: 1g, Calories: 157kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 17mg, Potassium: 349mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 116IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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38 Comments

  1. Margaret King says:

    Had some bananas which were past it, so I made these today. Very tasty little morsels. Just sprinkled them with some icing sugarโ€ฆโ€ฆyum

    1. Bee Yinn Low says:

      Yes thanks Margaret for trying this recipe!

  2. Lany Susanto says:

    5 stars
    Very good

  3. Tara says:

    This did not work out well in an air fryer.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Right, this recipe is NOT for air fryer.

    2. Juanita lim says:

      I just made it, excellent, served it with Devonshire clotted cream, so delicious, Happy New year Bee โค๏ธ

      1. Rasa Malaysia says:

        Thanks!??

  4. Tina says:

    Do you use regular or cooking bananas?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Any bananas are fine.

      1. Del says:

        Can it be made in air fryer?

        1. Bee Yinn Low says:

          Yes.

  5. Chloe says:

    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.

    1. Admin says:

      Thanks.

  6. Jim Gordon says:

    Malay Banana Bread…Who knew…It’s kike a Street Candy I had in Sร i Gรฒn 40 years ago…Funny how the tongue doesn’t forget…Bet you can’t eat just one……?

  7. Veenas says:

    A Very Yummy Wonderful Recipe !!! WOW Nice Photos to See. I’ll Definitely Try it. Thank You For Sharing.