Plantain Banana in Syrup (Minatamis na Saging)
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Plantain Banana in Syrup (Minatamis na Saging)
Description
This traditional Filipino dessert involves boiling a brown sugar syrup with water and optional vanilla and salt until slightly thickened. Plantain bananas cut diagonally are added and simmered until soft and infused with the syrup’s sweetness. Tapioca pearls can be stirred in near the end of cooking for added chewiness. After cooking, the dish is cooled or chilled, then served over ice and topped with evaporated milk, which balances the syrup’s richness and adds creaminess.
The dish’s texture is tender but holds the fruit shape, and the syrup is glossy and sweet. It is often enjoyed as a refreshing treat, especially in warm weather.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces plantain banana each one cut into 3 parts diagonally, aka Saging na Saba
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 cup tapioca pearls optional, cooked aka sago
- 1 can evaporated milk (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat water until it boils. Add sugar and salt, stirring continuously until completely dissolved.
- Add vanilla extract. Bring to boil then lower heat to medium. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the plantain bananas and cover. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes until bananas are tender and syrup has thickened.
- Add the tapioca pearls before and remove from heat. Let it cool down to room temperature or chill before serving.
- Add ice (cubes or crushed) and evaporated milk to each serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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