5 from 14 votes
Plantain Banana in Syrup (Minatamis na Saging)
Minatamis na Saging features plantain bananas cooked gently in a simple syrup of brown sugar and water until tender and coated in a thick, sweet syrup. Optional additions like vanilla, salt, and tapioca pearls add flavor complexity and texture. The dessert can be served warm or chilled, commonly with evaporated milk and ice for a creamy contrast to the syrupy fruit.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
468 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Asian, Filipino
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468
% 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.