Description
Keke Saiga is a traditional Samoan sweet pancake-like treat made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients—crispy on the edges and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water or coconut milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Oil for frying
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
2. Add flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder to the mashed bananas.
3. Stir in water or coconut milk gradually to form a thick, scoopable batter.
4. Add vanilla extract if using and mix until combined.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon.
7. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Remove and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve warm, plain or with butter, jam, or syrup.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
You can add cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth.
These are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven.
Serve with coconut syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for a treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Samoan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: keke saiga, Samoan banana fritter, island dessert, banana pancake