Description
Minatamis na Saging is a classic Filipino dessert made with saba bananas simmered in a rich, sweet syrup. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces saba banana (saging na saba)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a cooking pot and pour in the water, then bring to a boil.
- Add brown sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
- Add salt and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- Add the saba bananas and reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the liquid thickens.
- Turn off the heat and allow the bananas to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm saba bananas for the best texture.
- Adjust sugar level based on your desired sweetness.
- Serve warm or chilled for a refreshing dessert.
- Can be paired with crushed ice or milk for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
