Begin by mixing lime juice and peels in a large bowl of water to prevent banana browning and release their natural ‘juice’.
Peel the bananas and soak them in this mixture.
After soaking for 3 minutes, thinly slice the bananas.
Heat oil in a wok or skillet, adding pandan leaves for aroma. Fry the banana slices, adding them to the pan one by one to prevent sticking. Drain using a colander or transfer to kitchen towels.
SUGAR COATING STEPS
In a pan over medium heat, combine water and sugar.
Stir until the sugar syrup thickens.
Turn off the heat, adding fried banana slices to the syrup. Stir and lift them with a spatula until sugar crystals form. Let the coated chips cool before serving.
Notes
Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Bananas: The best bananas for deep-frying are 'klauy nam wa', a Thai banana variety. If you're having trouble finding them, try using firm, unripe plantains. It's important to use unripe bananas.