Plantain Banana in Syrup (Minatamis na Saging)
This Minatamis na Saging is so easy to make requiring only 3 basic ingredients, plantain banana, brown sugar, and water. It is a delicious and healthier option for dessert or snack that can be made fancier by just adding crushed ice, milk, and tapioca pearls.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 pieces plantain banana (Saging na Saba) (- each one cut into 3 parts diagonally)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ((optional))
- 1/4 teaspoon salt ((optional))
- 1 cup cooked tapioca pearls (sago) ((optional))
- 1 can evaporated milk ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, heat water until it boils. Add sugar and salt, stirring continuously until completely dissolved.
- 2
Add vanilla extract. Bring to boil then lower heat to medium. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the plantain bananas and cover. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes until bananas are tender and syrup has thickened.
- 4
Add the tapioca pearls before and remove from heat. Let it cool down to room temperature or chill before serving.
- 5
Add ice (cubes or crushed) and evaporated milk to each serving.