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Fried Saba Bananas

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

FilipinoDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

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Questions

How do I know when Fried Saba Bananas is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until lightly browned. Step 4: cook until the sugar melts into a bubbly caramel coat.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Fried Saba Bananas?

The entry for Fried Saba Bananas calls for 1/4 cup dark brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

How many calories are in Fried Saba Bananas?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 2 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 40 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Fried Saba Bananas?

Fried dough is at its best within the hour. Leftover Fried Saba Bananas keeps a day at room temperature, loosely covered; a few minutes in a 350 F oven or an air fryer brings back some of the crispness. The refrigerator only makes it tough.

Can I halve or double Fried Saba Bananas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the bananas drops from 6 to 3; doubled, it is 12. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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