Banana Cue (Caramelized Bananas)

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 8 Saba Bananas. Cut each banana in half crosswise, so you have 16 pieces.
2. 2Gently push 2 or 3 banana halves onto each bamboo skewer. You should have about 5-8 skewers.
3. 3Pour the 2 cups of Vegetable Oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 175°C.
4. 4Carefully place 3-4 banana skewers into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, until the bananas start to turn golden brown.
5. 5While the bananas are frying, slowly sprinkle about half of the 1 cup of Granulated Sugar over the bananas. The sugar will begin to melt and caramelize.
6. 6Continue frying the bananas for another 3-5 minutes, turning the skewers occasionally with tongs. Keep sprinkling the remaining 1 cup of Granulated Sugar over the bananas as they cook. The sugar should melt completely and form a dark amber caramel coating. Fry until the coating is bubbly and the bananas are a deep golden brown, about 5-8 minutes total for this batch.
7. 7Using tongs, carefully remove the caramelized banana skewers from the hot oil. Let any excess oil drip back into the pot.
8. 8Place the cooked skewers on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any extra oil and allow the caramel to set slightly. Serve the Banana Cue immediately while the caramel is still warm and gooey.

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