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Ginataang Saging na Saba

Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook

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.

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Ginataang Saging na Saba

Ginataang Saging na Saba is simply cardava bananas cooked in coconut milk and brown sugar. It is amazing to eat for afternoon snack or even for a sweet breakfast. It is filling and comforting, especially when it is still warm.
Cuisine Filipino
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook

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

  1. Put everything in a pot.
  2. Cook in a medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the bananas are cooked.
  3. 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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