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Filipino Banana Ketchup

While it may sound odd, Filipino Banana Ketchup is a delicious condiment that is sweet and tangy, and remarkably similar to tomato ketchup in flavor. Give it a try with this easy recipe. You might just forget there are bananas in there!Yield: 1 ½ c banana ketchup

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 (2 Tbsp) servings
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 bananas, mashed (roughly 1 c)
  • ¼ c tomato paste
  • ¼ c brown sugar
  • ½ c white vinegar
  • ½ c water
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne powder

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add the mashed bananas, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Mix well.
  3. Add the vinegar, water, and cayenne powder. Mix well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened slightly.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Transfer the cooled mixture to the bowl of your food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.