Bananacue
Bananacue is a beloved Filipino street food snack that's as simple to make as it is delightfully indulgent. Featuring caramelized saba bananas coated in rich brown sugar and fried to golden perfection, this recipe creates a sticky-sweet treat that's perfectly soft yet slightly crisp on the outside. Skewered for easy eating, Bananacue is ideal for sharing or enjoying as a quick pick-me-up dessert. With just four basic ingredients—saba bananas, brown sugar, cooking oil, and skewers—it takes only 20 minutes from start to finish, making it a fast and budget-friendly option. Perfect for those craving tropical-inspired flavors, this snack offers a delicious way to experience authentic Filipino cuisine right at home. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Bananacue is sure to become a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Saba bananas
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 cups Cooking oil
- 6 pieces Skewers
Instructions
Peel the saba bananas and set them aside.
In a large frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat until it's hot but not smoking.
Carefully add the peeled saba bananas to the hot oil. Fry them for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure they're cooked evenly on all sides.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the frying bananas and let it melt in the oil. Stir gently to let the bananas get coated with the caramelized sugar.
Continue cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the sugar caramelizes and forms a sticky coating on the bananas.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the bananas from the oil, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pan.
Carefully insert skewers through the center of each banana, being cautious of the hot caramelized sugar.
Let the bananacues cool for a few minutes before serving as they will be very hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 525.9 g | 674% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.6 g | 413% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1850 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 459.1 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 282.5 g | ||
| Protein | 101.7 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 5599 mg | 119% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
