Favorite Food Friday: Tonga Toast at Disney's Polynesian Resort

by: Nick

Have you ever tried Tonga Toast, which can be found at the Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Resort?

Tonga Toast is a classic, as it has been served at the Polynesian since 1971. It's sourdough bread, stuffed with banana and deep fried.

It's served with a delicious Stawberry Compote.

I first had this delicious entree almost 20 years ago, and I've only had it twice, mostly because it's a bit of a trip to get to the Poly for breakfast, but we may have to put it into regular rotation.

The recipe from Magical Recipes:

Ingredients

Tonga Toast
 
1. 2 or 4 slices sourdough bread, cut 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
2. 1 banana
3. 1/3 cup sugar
4. 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
5. 1 egg
6. 1/4 cup milk
7. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
8. oil or shortening for frying
9. whipped butter and/or syrup
Strawberry Compote
10. 10 large strawberries
11. 1/4 cup sugar
12. 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Tonga Toast
 
1. Cut a 1-inch pocket in one side of each bread slice.
2. Cut banana in half crosswise, then split each piece lengthwise.
3. Remove peel and stuff 2 pieces of fruit in each pocket of bread; set aside.
4. Mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
5. Mix well the egg, milk and vanilla.
6. Heat about 4 inches of oil in a pan to 350 degrees F.
7. Dip stuffed bread into egg/milk mixture and let it soak a few seconds to let penetrate bread.
8. Fry bread on both sides in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
9. Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
10. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve.
Strawberry Compote
 
11. Slice 6 strawberries and place in small pot.
12. Add sugar and vanilla, stir.
13. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until mixtures starts to boil.
14. Place 4 sliced strawberries in a blender or food processor.
15. Add cooked strawberry mixture and blend until smooth.
16. Serve warm or cold.

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