Crispy Caramelized Filipino Banana Cue
Quick and magical Filipino Banana Cue that satisfies your sweet tooth in under twenty minutes with golden, crunchy, and sticky sweet bananas.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 pieces ripe saba bananas Substitutable with plantains if necessary.
- 1 cup brown sugar Dark brown sugar is preferred for deeper caramel flavor.
- 2-3 cups cooking oil Enough for deep-frying.
- bamboo sticks or skewers For serving.
Instructions
Preparation and Cooking
- Peel the saba bananas and cut them in half if they are large.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan.
- Once the oil is hot, gently lower the bananas in, ensuring not to splash yourself.
- Fry the bananas for about 2 minutes to soften them.
- Add the brown sugar to the hot oil and bananas.
- Gently turn the bananas with a spatula until they are coated with sugar.
- Continue frying for another 5 minutes or until they are golden and slightly crunchy.
- Remove the bananas from the oil and stab each piece with a bamboo stick.
- Place them on a rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Notes
To ensure crispy bananas, keep the oil hot, avoid overcrowding the pan, and let them cool for a couple of minutes post-frying. A pinch of salt can enhance the flavor. Strain out any caramel bits left in the oil for snacking.