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Banana Cue (Caramelized Banana Skewers)

Deep-fried saba bananas coated in caramelized sugar. A simple and popular Filipino street food snack.

15m4 servings
PEANUT-free
250 cal|1g protein|40g carbs|10g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Saba bananas (or plantains)
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 4 pieces Bamboo skewers

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
  2. 2Thread each banana half onto a bamboo skewer.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4Sprinkle brown sugar into the hot oil. Stir until the sugar melts and caramelizes.
  5. 5Carefully place the banana skewers into the caramelized sugar.
  6. 6Fry until golden brown and the sugar has coated the bananas evenly, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. 7Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

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