Crispy Chocolate Banana Split

Copyright 1999, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved

Ingredients:

4 lumpia wrappers
4 bananas, split into thirds along its natural seam
1/2 cup toasted almond slices, save some for garnish
1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water (egg wash)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate, small pieces
Top notch vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions:

1. Lay out a wrapper and put together a banana filled with almonds.
   
2. Roll like a spring roll and seal with egg wash.
   
3. Fry at 350F until golden brown and delicious.
   
4. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
   
5. To make ganache, scald cream and add to chocolate. Stir until completely melted.

To plate: Place 3 scoops ice cream in a banana boat. Top with fried banana slice on the bias. Top with whipped cream, almonds and drizzle with ganache.