Banana cue is a popular street snack in the Philippines.
This banana cue recipe (Banana q) is widely seen on the streets, sold by many vendors along with sweet, cold fresh drinks. Banana cue is the Filipino given name of a fried banana cooked in vegetable oil and brown sugar, then skewered with a bamboo stick. It is a staple food in the Philippines and is generally considered one of the best mid-afternoon snacks by many Filipinos.
This is one of the best among many Filipino snacks. This recipe uses the single important ingredient, the plantain banana, or Saba in Filipino terms. It is a tropical fruit that commonly grows in countries like the Philippines. Saba can’t only be cooked by frying or steaming, but it is often used in cooking because of its delicious taste and natural sweetness.
Cooking Video Recipe: Banana Cue Recipe
Description
Banana cue is a popular street snack in the Philippines. This recipe is widely seen on the streets, sold by many vendors along with sweet, cold fresh drinks. Banana cue is the Filipino given name of a fried banana cooked in vegetable oil and brown sugar, then skewered with a bamboo stick. It is a staple food in the Philippines and is generally considered one of the best mid-afternoon snacks by many Filipinos.
This is one of the best among many Filipino snacks. This recipe uses the single important ingredient, the plantain banana, or Saba in Filipino terms. It is a tropical fruit that commonly grows in countries like the Philippines. Saba can’t only be cooked by frying or steaming, but it is often used in cooking because of its delicious taste and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Instructions
Peel the skin from a semi-ripe or ripe Saba or plantain banana.
Pour vegetable oil into a large wok and heat to the desired temperature.
When the oil becomes hot, gently drop the bananas into the pan and fry for about 2 minutes, or until they start to slightly brown.
Gradually add the brown sugar and stir.
Note: Adjust the heat to avoid burning the sugar.Cook until the bananas are starting to get coated in melted brown sugar.
Gently mix the bananas to coat them all with the melted brown sugar.
Remove the cooked bananas one at a time, and use a fry strainer to remove excess oil.
Skewer them on a bamboo skewer. Two pieces per stick are recommended.
Serve it while it's still a bit warm with your favorite cold refreshing drink.
Happy cooking, share and enjoy eating.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 307kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.7g15%
- Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
- Sodium 2mg1%
- Potassium 8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 59.1g20%
- Sugars 5.9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.