Join us for our final Cooking with Culture segment of the season! This month's virtual show will be hosted by Ty (Tyrishma) Allen of SUG SUG bakery. Ty will demonstrate how to make her famous banana fritters.

About the Chef:

Tyrishma Allen was born on the beautiful island of St. Thomas U.S.V.I but grew up in Dorchester, MA.

Fun Facts:

• Ty has traveled to over 15 Caribbean Islands including Dominican Republic, Barbados, Bahamas, St. Marteen, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Jamaica, Tortola, Aruba, Puerto Rico

• Started baking in her EZ bake oven and fell in love. SUG SUG is the only Virgin Islands bakery in the Boston area that pays tribute and awareness to its culture

• Favorite foods when visiting back home -- conch, pate, johnny cake, fritters

What You Will Need: 

INGREDIENTS: 

•  3 cups overripe bananas
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 cup white flour
• 1/2 cup milk 
• Frying oil
  

MATERIALS: 

• Mixing bowl
• Masher
• Large spoon
• Frying pan
• Whisk
• Paper towel/brown paper bag
• Measuring cups and spoons