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Bunelos Aga Recipe (Chamorro Banana Donuts)

Bunelos aga are Chamorro banana donuts or fritters, often made when ripe bananas need to be used well. They help round out the Guam dessert and snack section with something familiar, practical, and deeply home-kitchen oriented.

If you enjoy this style of Pacific cooking, you may also want to try malasadas, faapapa.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk or water
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mash the bananas in a bowl.
  2. Mix in the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and enough liquid to form a thick batter.
  3. Heat oil in a pan or pot over medium heat.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry until golden.
  5. Drain and serve warm.

Helpful Tips

  • Very ripe bananas give the best flavor and softness.
  • Keep the batter thick enough to hold shape when dropped into the oil.
  • Serve warm for the best texture.

FAQ

What are bunelos aga made from?

They are usually made from ripe bananas mixed into a simple batter and fried.

Are they very sweet?

They can be mildly sweet or sweeter depending on the sugar used and the ripeness of the bananas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

NutrientAmount per Serving
Serving Size1 fritter
Calories132 kcal
Fat4 g
Saturated Fat0.6 g
Carbohydrates22 g
Protein2 g
Sodium64 mg
Cholesterol0 mg

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