Fried Bananas with Ice Cream (thank you to the community)

submitted over 9 years ago by Requalsi

Banana Cream (LA) @ 7%
Caramel Candy (TPA) @ 4%
Cheesecake Graham Crust (TPA) @ 2%
Graham Cracker Clear (TPA) @ 1%
Sweet Strawberry (CAP) @ 3%
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (TPA) @ 3%

This is my first recipe, and it turned out to be an ADV. I went through 5 versions of it before arriving at this one. My goal was to make a juice that tasted just like fried bananas with vanilla bean ice cream. I used to eat fried bananas at this small Chinese restaurant where I grew up. Somehow this recipe ended up tasting almost exactly like the dish they served at the restaurant.

Version 1

I came upon these percentages based on the average percentage used and other user's notes on ELR. The flavors themselves came from my experience of vaping other recipes and experimentation since I started DIY almost one year ago. However, this first revision was overpowered by the TPA Cinnamon Danish even at .5%.

Version 2

I got rid of the TPA Cinnamon Danish, and the recipe was lacking overall, not enough flavor and I felt something was missing...

Version 3

I remember that the dish at my nostalgic restaurant was served with vanilla bean ice cream. I added it at 3% and the recipe finally began taking form.

Version 4

From here on it was just adjusting percentages to taste...

Version 5(same as above)

I still feel the need for improvement, but right now it satisfies me with a velvety cloud of fried bananas with vanilla bean ice cream topped with caramel drizzle.

Let me know what you think! I feel like I owe this community and ELR a lot. I have benefited greatly from all of the discussions, flavor profiles, and recipes available. Hopefully posting this recipe will help me give back a little something to someone.

Comments

6 points

by abdadaover 9 years ago

Sounds solid!

I've been wishing for a fried plantain vape for years. I'll try this and see if it hits my special spot.

Steep time? PG/VG? Your nic level?

3 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

I did a quick 5 minute heat steep then shook and vaped it. However, it does smooth out after 1-2 weeks steep, perhaps even diminishes in flavor. My nic level and PG/VG are on the ELR link for version 5. Let me know what you think!

1 points

by abdadaover 9 years ago

Oh there's a link, ha. Browsing on e-ink so I don't see colors and stuff.

1 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

No worries, I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I do.

1 points

by mnementh666over 9 years ago

Completely off topic, sorry. What e-ink device are you using to browse?

1 points

by l33ftyover 9 years ago

Try out FW bananas foster. That has that great caramelized cooked banana/plantain flavor. Definitely on a different level than TFA's version.

1 points

by tranceinateover 9 years agoMixologist

I actually found a vendor for a plantain concentrate & I thought I bookmarked it but alas, I didn't. Will try to dig it up again for you, tho.

3% Banana Cream Pie NN
1% Banana MF
.1-.3% Caramel MF
.75-1% Toasted Marshmallow TFA

That should be a pretty good base for something close to fried plantain, maybe a dash (.2 - .5%) Brown Sugar TFA or a slight bump in the TMarsh for slightly more baked/toastedness. Maybe .1 - .3% FA Joy for friedness.

1 points

by abdadaover 9 years ago

You are awesome. I've been begging to CO2 extraction houses to do a plantain (and a key lime!) but the engineering costs are extravagantly high.

I'll try this recipe out next weekend, leaving for my cruise today and going to read a lot of fiction books.

1 points

by tranceinateover 9 years agoMixologist

<3 if i can't find the correct key words in google I'll have to go back through my PM's, maybe as far back as 6 months or so. I was searching for a different flavour & happened upon plantain & dozens of other uncommon flavours i was intrigued by/wanted. I'm pretty sure it was done by a CO2 extraction house too, because I vaguely remember the flavors being natural. Guess we'll see.

Hope you have fictional & nonfictional fun!

2 points

by john512777over 9 years ago

Just made this. I used TFA banana cream and caramel rather than caramel candy. Pretty good after a water bath. Thanks for the recipe.

1 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

I am glad it came out well even with some modifications. Thank you for trying it out!

2 points

by BestUndecidedover 9 years ago

This sounds so tastey

1 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

It is quite yummy. Let me know what you think if you get a chance to try it.

2 points

by Hackn3yover 9 years ago

It's yummy! Thanks!

1 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to try it out!

1 points

by probywan1337over 9 years ago

I'll have to switch to tfa banana cream and regular caramel but I'll try this when I get home. Sounds delicious. Thanks for the post

1 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

John did the same and it seems like it turned out ok. Report back with your thoughts. I appreciate any input.

1 points

by VAPORMARKover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

might want to add some:

bananas foster
banana nut bread
liquid amber

1 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

Those sound like good suggestions. I don't have them in my arsenal but I will try to pick them up next time I purchase flavors. Thank you for the ideas!

1 points

by BargainBaconover 9 years ago

This sounds great and am definitely gonna give it a try, only no CAP Sweet Strawberry.

I've instead got TFA Strawberry (Ripe) & TFA Strawberry, thoughts on which would work best?

I noticed that you did originally start with Strawberry Ripe, any reason for changing it?

2 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

I switched to sweet strawberry(cap) because the strawberry ripe from tpa was not strong enough. I needed something to help bring out the fruitiness of banana so I tried a different strawberry and it worked.

To replace the cap sweet strawberry I'd try a combo of strawberry ripe (tpa) @ 2% and strawberry (tpa) @ 2%.

I hope it turns out okay. Let me know your thoughts.

2 points

by BargainBaconover 9 years ago

Just mixed it up, been a while since I've found a decent banana recipe and this tastes great!

Many thanks :)

1 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

Glad you liked it! Please rate it on ELR if you get a chance. I appreciate the input.

1 points

by surfishermanover 9 years ago

Wow, this does sound excellent , i noticed the Caramel candy is a lot different than regular caramel .

2 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

I agree, the caramel candy combined with vanilla bean ice cream becomes a delicious buttery combination.

1 points

by surfishermanover 9 years ago

No doubt.

1 points

by surfishermanover 9 years ago

I just mixed this up and it's fantastic, i can tell a long steep will make it an ADV for me for sure .

Thank you so much for posting this .

2 points

by Requalsiover 9 years ago

Your very welcome. I am happy to give back to the community.

1 points

by CtrlaltDelTacoover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

This sounds delicious thanks will report back if I decide to make this.

1 points

by danksta36over 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Made this 5 days ago and tried it last night and it is great. Thank you for this. I added .3 of FLV Crunch Cereal, made it into a fried ice cream with banana. Good shit.

1 points

by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

Vaping this today. Really really accurate and great!