Fried Saba Bananas

Name: Fried Saba Bananas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 6 ripe saba bananas, peeled; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil; 1/8 tsp salt

Sweet saba bananas shallow-fried and coated in a crisp caramel brown sugar glaze. A classic Filipino snack that is rich, warm, and comforting.

20 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 ripe saba bananas, peeled
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup neutral cooking oil
1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
2

Add 6 peeled ripe saba bananas in a single layer and fry for 3 minutes until lightly browned.
3

Sprinkle 1/4 cup dark brown sugar and 1/8 tsp salt evenly over the bananas.
4

Turn bananas frequently for 4 minutes until the sugar melts into a bubbly caramel coat.
5

Transfer bananas to a serving plate and let cool slightly before serving.

Questions

How long does Fried Saba Bananas keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Fried Saba Bananas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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