Chocolate and Banana Cigars

Ingredients

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• 16 small spring-roll wrappers
• 2 bananas
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Approximately 160 g milk chocolate, divided into 16 portions
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp water
• Neutral oil, for deep-frying
• Icing sugar and ground cinnamon, for dusting
• Ice cream or ready-made custard (optional)

Method

1. Cut each banana lengthwise and then crosswise to produce 16 pieces in total. Coat the pieces lightly with the lemon juice.
2. Mix the flour and water into a smooth sealing paste.
3. Place one banana piece and one portion of chocolate on each wrapper. Fold and roll, then seal with the paste.
4. Heat the oil to 170–175°C and fry for 2–3 minutes, until golden.
5. Drain on absorbent paper, dust with icing sugar and cinnamon, and serve with ice cream or custard if desired.