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Banana Cue recipe by Safe Plated

Banana Cue

Deep-fried caramelized saba bananas on a stick. A classic Filipino street food snack that is naturally dairy-free.

5m prep + 10m cook4 servings
DAIRY-free
250 cal|1g protein|40g carbs|10g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces Saba Bananas
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 4 pieces Bamboo Skewers

Instructions

  1. 1Peel the 8 pieces of Saba Bananas. Cut each banana in half crosswise, so you have 16 pieces total.
  2. 2Thread two banana halves onto each of the 4 Bamboo Skewers. You should have 4 skewers with 4 banana halves each.
  3. 3Pour the 1 cup of Vegetable Oil into a large skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  4. 4Carefully place the 4 skewers of bananas into the hot 1 cup of Vegetable Oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bananas are golden brown on all sides.
  5. 5Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of Brown Sugar evenly over the frying bananas. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sugar to melt and caramelize, coating the bananas. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  6. 6Using tongs, carefully remove the skewers from the skillet. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil for 1-2 minutes.
  7. 7Serve the Banana Cue immediately while the caramel is still warm and gooey.

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