Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 pieces Plantain Banana (Saging na Saba)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Tapioca Pearls (As needed)
- Evaporated Milk (To taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices. Gather all other ingredients.
- Make the syrup: In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar and water over medium heat.
- Dissolve the sugar: Stir the mixture until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a syrup.
- Add the plantains: Carefully add the sliced plantains to the syrup and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Season the syrup: Add salt and vanilla extract to the syrup, stirring gently to incorporate the flavors.
- Simmer the mixture: Allow the plantains to cook for about 15-20 minutes, until they are tender and well-coated in syrup.
- Incorporate tapioca pearls: If using, add the pre-cooked tapioca pearls to the mixture and stir well.
- Finish with evaporated milk: Pour in some evaporated milk to enrich the sauce and mix well before removing from heat.
- Serve warm: Dish out the plantains in syrup into bowls and enjoy warm.
Notes
Use ripe plantains for maximum sweetness. Experiment with spices like cinnamon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: plantain, dessert, syrup, Caribbean, sweet