Sweet floral bananas stand in for tomatoes in this spicy condiment that is unique to the Philippines, where a tomato shortage and concurrent banana surplus during World War II led to the invention of ketchup made with the tropical fruit. Use the ketchup like you would a chutney: as a dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, or as a sauce for grilled or roast chicken or pork.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 2 cups |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 very ripe bananas, mashed until smooth (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger, turmeric, allspice, garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring until lightly caramelized, about 1 minute. Add the mashed bananas, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and rum, if using, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Scrape the sauce into a bowl, press a sheet of plastic wrap on the top and let cool. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 273 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 37 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 482 mg |
Reviews
It is indeed very tasty, although a little too sweet for my taste. I’ll definitely make again, but will tweak the recipe a little. I added food coloring and ran through the blender at the end for a smoother texture. With nightshade allergy, I find myself always on the lookout for replacements that are actually palatable.
This is very tasty. I made it as written. I love the complex flavor. We used it as a chip dip and on sandwiches. We shared it with open minded friends.
stanky
Cool idea! Turned out really tasty and my new go-to for .ripe. bananas. Thank you for sharing.