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Growing up in a province where everything is in abundance, I have been exposed to some of the most delicious but easy on the budget and easy to prepare favorites that only Filipinos can master. From 3 ingredient dishes to the more elaborate one, you'll always be in a sureprise everytime you take a bite.
Of the many delicious local produce in the Philippines, plantain bananas are always available – anytime, anywhere. Not only is it always available but more so, it is cheap. With the many market stalls scattered all over, you won't have to worry about this favorite Philippine cuisine staple.
Here are 3 banana recipe favorites that will surely have you craving for a bite. The bananas used is saba (cardaba or plantain) – choose one that is soft but firm and has a sweet aroma.
Minatamis na Saging is always a dessert favorite. Have your bananas in small cubes or in chunks, add some raw sugar, water, a pinch of salt and you are all set. Simmer the bananas until it thickens and serve hot or cold. For some, they add a teaspoon of vanilla extract and some sago. Personally, I love to add a small knob of butter to make it creamier.
If you want to go crispy with your banana, then Turon is for you. Like the spring roll, you will need some lumpia wrappers, ripe bananas, raw sugar and some jackfruit slivers. You stuff the wrappers with the sweet fruits, fried to perfection and drizzled with sugar for an even sweeter coat. Others opt to add sesame seeds or crushed salted nuts for a more crunchier outside.
For the busy and hungry soul in us, here is one sure fire banana recipe that will have you asking for more. Grab some saba, push a skewer into it and fire up some coal. Grill them bananas until slightly brown – but not charred or they'll taste bitter. Once done, brush some melted butter (or margarine!), coat with white sugar and you're all set! The best thing about this is that you enjoy your banana even while you are walking or chatting with friends down by the corner.
There are still a number of banana recipes that are truly Filipino food favorites. Do you want to taste them and learn how they are made? Come visit the country and explore with your palate.
Of the many delicious local produce in the Philippines, plantain bananas are always available – anytime, anywhere. Not only is it always available but more so, it is cheap. With the many market stalls scattered all over, you won't have to worry about this favorite Philippine cuisine staple.
Here are 3 banana recipe favorites that will surely have you craving for a bite. The bananas used is saba (cardaba or plantain) – choose one that is soft but firm and has a sweet aroma.
Minatamis na Saging is always a dessert favorite. Have your bananas in small cubes or in chunks, add some raw sugar, water, a pinch of salt and you are all set. Simmer the bananas until it thickens and serve hot or cold. For some, they add a teaspoon of vanilla extract and some sago. Personally, I love to add a small knob of butter to make it creamier.
If you want to go crispy with your banana, then Turon is for you. Like the spring roll, you will need some lumpia wrappers, ripe bananas, raw sugar and some jackfruit slivers. You stuff the wrappers with the sweet fruits, fried to perfection and drizzled with sugar for an even sweeter coat. Others opt to add sesame seeds or crushed salted nuts for a more crunchier outside.
For the busy and hungry soul in us, here is one sure fire banana recipe that will have you asking for more. Grab some saba, push a skewer into it and fire up some coal. Grill them bananas until slightly brown – but not charred or they'll taste bitter. Once done, brush some melted butter (or margarine!), coat with white sugar and you're all set! The best thing about this is that you enjoy your banana even while you are walking or chatting with friends down by the corner.
There are still a number of banana recipes that are truly Filipino food favorites. Do you want to taste them and learn how they are made? Come visit the country and explore with your palate.
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