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“Banana slices fanned, fried, and dusted with sugar—the name says it all.”

Pinaypay

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Pinaypay (Tagalog: [pɪ.naɪ̯ˈpaɪ̯]) (literally "fanned" in Tagalog and Cebuano), also known as maruya, is a type of banana fritter from the Philippines. It is usually made from saba bananas. The most common variant is prepared by cutting bananas into thin slices on the sides and forming it into a fan-like shape (hence its name), and coating it in batter and deep frying them. They are then sprinkled with sugar. Though not traditional, they may also be served with slices of jackfruit preserved in syrup or ice cream. Pinaypay are commonly sold as street food and food sellers at outdoor though they are also popular as home-made merienda snacks among Filipinos.

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Pinaypay is a Philippine banana fritter that gets its name from its distinctive fan shape—saba banana slices are fanned open, dipped in batter, and deep-fried until golden. A quick sprinkle of sugar finishes the job. You'll find them at street stalls across the Philippines, though many home cooks keep them in regular rotation as afternoon snacks, sometimes served with jackfruit syrup or ice cream.

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  • simple preparation
  • portable snack
  • versatile serving options

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