Corn & Banana Fritters (Makala ma Massa)

Name: Corn & Banana Fritters (Makala ma Massa)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 portions
Cuisine: Camerounaise
Ingredients: 300 g cornmeal for fufu; 3 pièce Fresh ripe banana (mashed); 50 g granulated cane sugar; 1 pincée fine salt; 50 g vegetable oil for frying

Traditional Cameroonian golden cornmeal and ripe banana fritters featuring a crispy golden crust and a soft, sweet interior.

Prep20m

Cook15m

DifficultyEasy

Calories360

ServingsAutomatically adjusts ingredient amounts

Ingredients (5)

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cornmeal for fufu

300 g

Fresh ripe banana (mashed)

3 pièce

granulated cane sugar

50 g

fine salt

1 pincée

vegetable oil for frying

50 g

Nutritional Values (per serving)

Calories360 kcal

Proteins4.2g

Carbs65.9g

Fats10.5g

Heritage & History

An authentic street-food classic across Cameroon, Makala ma Massa combines wholesome corn flour with naturally sweet ripe bananas.

Preparation & Cooking Steps

4 steps

Peel ripe bananas and mash with a fork into a smooth puree.

Stir in corn flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt, kneading into a cohesive, workable dough.

Heat frying oil over moderate heat.

Drop balls of dough into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy outside.

Chef's Tip & Secret

Use speckled ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture, reducing the need for added sugar.