These fried, sweet burrito-like bundles are stuffed with a tried-and-true mixture of banana slices, butter, brown sugar and spiced rum.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 firm bananas. sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons spiced rum
- 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
PREPARATION:
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter . Stir in bananas and sugar, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour in rum and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Spoon half the banana mixture onto each flour tortilla, and roll up, tucking in the ends, like a burrito.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Editor's Note:We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.