Banana Cue
A delicious Filipino street food made of deep-fried saba bananas coated in caramelized brown sugar, served on bamboo sticks for a sweet and crunchy snack experience.
Servings: 5 pieces
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 pieces ripe saba bananas Choose firm and ripe saba bananas for best results.
- 1 cup brown sugar Darker brown sugar will add more richness.
- 2 cups cooking oil Use enough oil to cover the bananas while frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat until sizzling.
- Peel the saba bananas and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
- Allow the bananas to fry for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar directly into the oil to coat the bananas.
- Gently stir the bananas to ensure the sugar doesn’t burn, allowing it to caramelize.
- Once the bananas are golden brown and sticky, use tongs to remove them from the oil.
- Thread a couple of banana pieces onto bamboo sticks and allow them to cool on a tray.
Notes
For a unique twist, try using different sugars such as muscovado or adding a pinch of salt. Banana cue can also be served with condensed milk or cinnamon for added flavor.