Banana Cue
Banana cue is a popular Filipino street snack made with saba bananas and brown sugar, deep fried until golden brown. With a crunchy caramelized exterior and soft interior, they’re served on skewers for the ultimate on-the-go treat..
Tasty Team
83% would make again
Total Time
20 minutes
20 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Total Time
20 minutes
20 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 3 cups avocado oil (720 mL), for frying
- 6 ripe saba bananas, peeled
- ½ cup brown sugar (100 g), packed
Special Equipment
- 6 bamboo skewers, 8 in (20 cm)
Preparation
- Heat the avocado oil in a large diameter wok or skillet over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C).
- Carefully add the bananas to the hot oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar over the bananas. Fry for 2 minutes without stirring to allow the sugar to caramelize. Carefully turn bananas with tongs or a wok spatula to coat with the caramelized sugar. Continue frying, turning frequently, until the bananas are deep golden brown in color, 3–5 minutes.
- Remove the bananas from the oil and place on parchment paper and let sit until cool enough to touch, about 5 minutes.
- Insert 1–2 skewers into the bottom of each banana cue. Serve immediately.
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