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Minatamis na Saging (Banana Plantain in Syrup)

Minatamis Na Saging
Ingredients :

  • 6 medium ripe saba (or plantain bananas)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
(Cooking Measurements)

Cooking Procedures :

  1. Pour water in a saucepan.  Stir in sugar and salt to dissolve.  Heat over medium heat.  Bring syrup to a boil and then lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Peel bananas and cut into 1/2 inch slices.  Add to simmering syrup and continue cooking for another 10 minutes more or until saba bananas are tender and syrup is slightly thickens and lightly golden brown.
  3. Remove from heat.  Transfer to a dessert plate and serve.

VARIATIONS:
Minatamis na Kamote (Sweet Potato in Syrup)
Substitute kamote (sweet potato) slices for bananas and cook as above until sweet potatoes are tender.

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5 Responses to “Minatamis na Saging (Banana Plantain in Syrup)”

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  1. veronica ventenilla says:
    November 17, 2012 at 5:20 am

    wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    sarap naman niyan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. hai says:
    September 8, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    It tastes delicious, It was one of my father wanted to make.
    sarap tlga, try it guyyssss.

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  4. marimar says:
    January 16, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    ..delicious huh..???

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  5. Danica says:
    March 23, 2010 at 11:02 am

    Thanks for the link 🙂

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