Ginataang Saging na Saba
Ginataang Saging na Saba is one of my favorite afternoon snacks when I was a child.
Ginataang Saging na Saba literally means saba banana with coconut milk. Saba banana is a cooking banana in the Philippines and also called cardava bananas. It can be enjoyed fried, with coconut milk, or even cook it with a main dish.
Personally, I love saba banana in any form. When my Mom was still with us, her favorite way of cooking saba bananas is boiling them (with skin on – makes a perfect and filling breakfast or snack) and cooking it with coconut milk.
Ginataang Saging na Saba is a very simple recipe that requires only three ingredients – saba bananas, coconut milk, and brown sugar. There were times my Mom added vanilla extract, but most times, she added durian jam.
Durian jam is a jam made from Durian fruit. It is a fruit that has a rind with thorns, and has a very strong odor, too. To be honest, I never liked Durian fruit, but I love candies, ice creams or smoothies made with Durian – they are just different from the fruit itself.
Anyway, back to the Ginataang Saging na Saba… Adding Durian to it is completely optional; I just grew up eating it with durian jam so I am doing the same like what my Mom did before. There are people that are not fan of the Durian fruit and even the candies.
The durian jam is an ingredient here that reminds me of my late mom so I prefer having it.
The bananas were cooked perfectly – not too soft, and its sweetness is enough for me, too. This is amazing for afternoon snack, but I love it for breakfast, too. It is filling and very comforting, especially when it’s warm.
NOTES:
- The durian jam is completely optional. I know some of my kababayans (fellow Filipinos) don’t like durian so this is completely optional.
- The bananas can be sliced before cooking – just shorten the cooking time.
- Personally, I love this warm.
- It is preferable to use fresh coconut milk.
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I am taking this at this week’s Fiesta Friday #355 where I will be co-hosting. Yay! I hope you can join us!
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Ginataang Saging na Saba
Ingredients
- 6 saging na saba ripe
- 750 ml freshly squeezed coconut milk
- ½ cup brown sugar you can add more later, if desired
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- Durian jam optional
Instructions
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Put everything in a pot.
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Cook in a medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the bananas are cooked.
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Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
- The durian jam is completely optional. I know some of my kababayans (fellow Filipinos) don’t like durian so this is completely optional.
- The bananas can be sliced before cooking – just shorten the cooking time.
- Personally, I love this warm.
- It is preferable to use fresh coconut milk.
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8 Comments
Angie | Fiesta Friday
Oh, I like cooking bananas! My favorite is the yellow plantains, but I recently bought Thai cooking bananas to try. A little sour but they’re good, too. I think they may be the same variety as the saba bananas you mentioned here. I made them into banana fritters and my family really went bananas after them, lol. Next time I’ll try your recipe here. Sounds delicious! Thanks for cohosting, Jhuls!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
If you can find Indian plantains, I think they’re good, too. But you just have to cut them before cooking coz they’re bigger than saba bananas. I use them when I cannot find saba bananas. 😀
nancyc
I love bananas, so I know I’d love this–sounds yummy! 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Nancy. I am glad to know that. Have a wonderful week!
Ron
Jhuls, I’d have this as an snack anytime. Looks and sounds so tasty. I’ve cooked with plantains before, but not seen saging na saba. Are they similar? Could you make this with regular bananas if the saba bananas aren’t available?
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I have only tried Indian plantains – I think that would do. Regular bananas, I think so, too. Maybe use the enough ripe ones?? I hope my answer helps.
Life Diet Health
Oh my Jhuls! I am going to make this right now! I love anything bananas (we love barbecued bananas with chocolate inside)! I only have regular bananas at the minute but I will search for saba bananas! 😊 I thought durian (apart from being the smelliest) was supposed to be the tastiest fruit in the world!? I’ve never seen it anywhere yet so I’ve no idea but strange how you don’t like the fruit, but love the jam! Oh, thank you so much for co-hosting again! 😊
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I know, right? My mom, she once bought the fruit just for me (she asked me to try, hoping that I’d love the fruit like everybody at home) then when I tasted it, I made this facial expression that showed I really disliked the fruit. She laughed loudly, thanking me that I didn’t like the fruit – meaning, she can enjoy the fruit alone.😅