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Banana cue with caramelized saba bananas on a skewer

Banana Cue with Caramelized Saba Bananas Street Snack

Banana cue is a caramelized saba banana street snack with a sticky golden sugar coating and tender fruit center. It is a simple treat perfect for enjoying when you want a sweet fried dessert with classic flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 141
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large bunch saba bananas (15-20)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the frying oil over medium low heat. Add the brown sugar and allow it to begin caramelizing.
  2. Add the saba bananas to the oil and cook them with the caramelized sugar, turning as needed until they are coated with the sticky sugar mixture and develop a deep golden color.
  3. Remove the bananas from the oil, drain them on paper towels, and place them on individual skewers for serving.

Notes

This recipe may also work with regular American grocery store bananas, although they can become softer during cooking. Saba bananas are sturdy and hold their shape well while frying, and readers have also suggested plantains as another alternative.