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Maruya

Maruya

Maruya is a classic Filipino banana fritter made with ripe saba bananas coated in a lightly sweetened batter and fried until golden brown and crispy. Soft and tender on the inside with a delightfully crisp exterior, this well-loved snack is often dusted with sugar or served with a drizzle of condensed milk. Perfect for breakfast, merienda, or dessert, Maruya is a simple yet satisfying treat that's best enjoyed warm.

Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Serves4 persons

Ingredients

6 ripe saba bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise

DF Banana Saba - Kilo
DF Banana Saba 1kg ₱80.00
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1 cup all-purpose flour

Ellie Unbleached All Purpose Flour 1kg
Ellie Unbleached All Purpose Flour 1kg ₱89.50
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2 tbsp granulated sugar

Metro Select Refined Sugar 250g
Metro Select Refined Sugar 250g ₱20.50
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1 tsp baking powder

Calumet Baking Powder 50g
Calumet Baking Powder 50g ₱18.65
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1/2 cup fresh milk

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

1/4 tsp salt

2 cups cooking oil, for frying

Granulated sugar, for coating (optional)

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the egg, fresh milk, and vanilla extract, then mix until a smooth batter forms.
  2. Lightly flatten each saba banana with the back of a fork while keeping the slices intact.
  3. Dip each flattened banana into the batter, making sure it is evenly coated.
  4. Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the coated bananas into the hot oil.
  5. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  6. Sprinkle with granulated sugar while still warm, if desired. Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy your crispy and delicious Maruya!

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