If you’ve never had banana cue, you are in for a treat! This popular Filipino street food is made from fried saba bananas coated in caramelized brown sugar. It is pretty easy to make and will satisfy any sweet tooth!
a photo of caramelized bananas on barbecue sticks laying on a banana leaf
The name banana cue (or bananacue) simply comes from the combination of the words banana and barbecue.
Although these are not cooked in the same manner that barbecue is (marinated and grilled), their similarity in appearance and use of skewers to serve is what brings in that term.
Banana cue is made with Saba bananas, which is one of the most popular banana varieties in the Philippines, where it originates. These bananas are primarily a cooking banana, but you can also eat them raw if you’d like as well!
a photo of caramelized bananas on barbecue sticks laying on a banana leaf
For banana cue, the Saba bananas are fried in caramelized brown sugar and then are usually skewered onto a bamboo stick for ease of enjoyment, although that step is not necessary. Banana cue is usually consumed as a mid-afternoon snack or as a dessert.
here is what you will need:
Saba Bananas: We find our Saba bananas at our local Asian or Filipino Markets. If you can’t find it fresh, you can opt for frozen as well.
Opt to use bananas that are not too ripe, as the banana cue will be mushy.
Brown Sugar: We used light brown sugar here, but muscovado sugar or dark brown sugar would work as well. To ensure that your sugar is vegan, you can opt for an organic variety.
Oil: We like to fry in canola oil as it has a high smoke point, is cheap, and has a neutral flavor.
ingredients:
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