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Classic Banana Cue

This banana cue recipe features ripe saba bananas coated in caramelized brown sugar and fried until golden. It is a warm, sweet, and popular Filipino street snack that is perfect for merienda.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 1146kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • 8 ripe saba bananas peeled
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cups cooking oil for frying
  • 8 bamboo skewers

Instructions

Fry the Bananas

  • Pour the cooking oil into a deep pan or wok.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Carefully add the peeled saba bananas to the hot oil.
  • Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly golden.

Coat the Bananas

  • Sprinkle the brown sugar directly into the oil.
  • Allow the sugar to melt and begin caramelizing.
  • Gently turn the bananas in the melted sugar.
  • Continue turning until they are evenly coated.
  • Fry until the bananas are golden brown and glossy.
  • Carefully remove them from the oil.

Skewer and Serve

  • Place the cooked bananas on a lined plate or cooling rack.
  • Carefully insert one bamboo skewer into each banana.
  • Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Serving: 1gCalories: 1146kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 2gFat: 93gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 66gSodium: 79mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 3gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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