Do you know how to cook banana que? I dont. It’s one of those traditional Filipino food that I just take for granted. I actually thought I knew how to do it and then I realized I don’t.

I asked my sisters to teach me how for this recipe.

For foreigners to the Philippines, banana que is a bit confusing since it’s associated with barbeque. Their only commonality is the stick or or skewers. That’s it. Banana que is deep fried Saba bananas with added sugar coating. The kind of banana to use is very important. You have to use the saba variety.

Choose an almost ripe banana. The really ripe ones are very soft and doesn’t taste that good.

How To Cook Banana Que

Ingredients:

• 1 “piling” Saba Banana (about 16) -peeled
• Oil for deep frying
• 1/2 kilo brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Heat oil.
2. Add half of the sugar when oil is hot. Switch to medium heat.
3. Stir the oil with a wooden spoon and wait till sugar is caramelized. Watch the sugar so it doesnt burn.
4. Carefully add in 1st batch (half) of bananas. Watch it, its hot! Add 1/4 of the sugar while banana is cooking. Fry until banana is golden brown. Remove bananas from oil and fry the second batch. Add the remaining sugar. Cook as before.
5. Skewer with sticks as desired.

Notes:

I repeat, use only the saba variety as other bananas doesnt have the same taste. Use brown or washed sugar to have a golden color effect. Leftover oil is a bit sweet to use but I still use it us for sauteing anyway. Sayang naman!

 

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