Candied Banana Fritters

Ingredients

 * 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
 * 2 tablespoons cold water
 * 1 egg
 * 1/4 cup cornstarch
 * 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
 * 1/3 cup cold water (or enough water to make a thin batter)
 * 5 bananas
 * 6 cups oil for deep-frying (or less if desired)
 * 2 - 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, as needed

Directions

 * 1) Heat wok and add oil for deep-frying.
 * 2) Mix together the sugar and water. Set aside.
 * 3) Beat the egg in a bowl. Stir in the cornstarch, 1/2 cup flour, and up to 1/3 cup water, and blend well.
 * 4) Cut each banana on the diagonal into 1 1/2-inch thick slices (4 or 5 slices per banana).
 * 5) Lightly dust each banana piece with a bit of the remaining 1/4 cup of flour.
 * 6) Coat each piece in the flour batter using your fingers.
 * 7) Drop the bananas into the hot oil and deep-fry until they are golden brown, turning once.
 * 8) Remove and drain on paper towels.
 * 9) Heat frying pan and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
 * 10) Give the sugar and water mixture a quick re-stir and add to the frying pan.
 * 11) Stir the mixture on low heat until the sugar dissolves and turns light brown.
 * 12) Turn off the heat and add the bananas, turning to coat them in the sugar.
 * 13) Finish off by plunging immediately into ice cold water to harden the sugar.
 * 14) Repeat with all the bananas. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.