Molen Lilit
Bring a taste of Indonesia to your kitchen with *Molen Lilit*, a delightful banana-filled pastry that's golden, flaky, and irresistibly delicious. This traditional snack features ripe bananas wrapped in a tender, buttery dough that's infused with just a touch of sweetness. It's then fried to crisp perfection, creating a melt-in-your-mouth pastry with a tantalizing contrast of crunchy and soft textures. With only 30 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and full-fat milk, this recipe is both easy and fun to make. Whether served as an indulgent teatime treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert, *Molen Lilit* is sure to impress! Perfectly portable and bursting with tropical flavor, this sweet delight is a must-try for any home baker.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 50 milliliters full-fat milk
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 500 milliliters vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix with the milk. Pour this mixture into the flour and butter mixture.
Gently knead the dough until it comes together. Be careful not to over-knead as this will toughen the pastry. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, peel the bananas and cut each into quarters, lengthwise. Set aside.
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about 3 mm. Cut the dough into long strips, approximately 1 cm in width.
Take a strip of dough and wrap it around a banana quarter, starting from one end and working your way to the other end, ensuring the banana is securely covered.
In a deep saucepan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
Carefully place the molen lilit into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the pastries from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Allow the molen lilit to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm as a sweet treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
