Plantain Bananas in Syrup

March 21, 2015

A traditional Filipino dessert or even as a snack or 'merienda', -'Minatamis na Saging' directly translate to 'sweetened bananas' that uses Plantain bananas.

4-5 pcs. plantain banana(Saging na Saba), each one cut into 3 parts diagonally
1 cup brown sugar
1½ cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract-optional
¼ tsp salt
1 cup cooked tapioca pearls (sago)- optional
1 can evaporated milk -optional

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...
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Nutritions

Calories
432

Sodium
277mg
11% DV

Fat
5g
8% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
102g
34% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV