Kuih Kodok (Malaysian Mashed Banana Fritters)

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

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

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

What To Serve With Kuih Kodok

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

Sweet Potato Balls

Kaya Toast

Kuih Dadar (Kuih Tayap)

Onde-onde (Ondeh-ondeh)

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Kuih Kodok (Malaysian Mashed Banana Fritters)

By: Bee Yinn Low

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 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

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Ingredients  

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

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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.
  
• 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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