138048 Sat Oct 16 07:58:07 -0700 2004 4 11 South 0 739513 Heard that at the state fair North Carolina vendors serve a "fried banana pudding" would like the recipe or hints on how it is done. Thanks. Sat Oct 16 07:58:07 -0700 2004 0 Thomas of Maryland 1 739517 This from the N&O "We call it a fried banana pudding wrap," says its creator, Vincent Thomas, owner of Creative Catering in Raleigh and Thee Chili Express fairgrounds booth, near the waterfall and grandstand. To make the dish, Thomas puts a peeled banana on a stick, dips it in batter and deep-fries it, sprinkles it with cinnamon sugar then serves it up with a cup of pudding for dipping. "God gave me this vision," Thomas says of his inspiration. "It tastes just like grandma's banana pudding fresh out of the oven." He also serves another version, with the banana cut into bite-size chunks before being battered and fried. Sat Oct 16 15:02:13 -0700 2004 739513 0 VaNC 2 739521 Thank you so much. Will have to give this a try. Sat Oct 16 17:19:57 -0700 2004 739517 0 Thomas of Maryland 3 739527 Okay, we went to the fair today and had to try these. It was a bit disappointing. Basically mushy hot bananas dipped in thin pudding. Maybe with better indgredients? What I really like about banana pudding is the savary sweet, but also the contrast in textures between the cookie, bananas, pudding and meringue, which you, obviously, miss in this dish. Sun Oct 17 13:34:20 -0700 2004 739521 0 VaNC 4 739538 Thanks for the input. Mon Oct 18 08:51:13 -0700 2004 739527 0 Thomas of Maryland