Friday, May 16, 2014

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
  10. Strawberry Compote
  11. 10 large strawberries
  12. 1/4 cup sugar
  13. 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.
  11. Strawberry Compote
     
  12. Slice 6 strawberries and place in small pot.
  13. Add sugar and vanilla, stir.
  14. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until mixtures starts to boil.
  15. Place 4 sliced strawberries in a blender or food processor.
  16. Add cooked strawberry mixture and blend until smooth.
  17. Serve warm or cold.



8 comments:

  1. I don't think I've ever seen the Tonga Toast in a picture where you're able to realize how humongous it is. We need to try to get over there again.

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  2. Oh yeah, love Tonga Toast and even with the recipe! I'll have to give it a try at home now. Man I'm hungry. Thanks for sharing and linking up today!

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  3. I've never tried it but have heard SO MUCH about it that it's on my "eventually must-do" list. :) It really does look delicious.

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  4. I've made some Tonga Toast at home and it was delicious! I haven't tried it at the Poly yet. I think that might get added to my list for my next trip.

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