Filipino Banana Ketchup
While it may sound odd, Filipino Banana Ketchup is a delicious condiment that is sweet and tangy, and remarkably similar to tomato ketchup in flavor. Give it a try with this easy recipe. You might just forget there are bananas in there!Yield: 1 ½ c banana ketchup
Servings: 12 (2 Tbsp) servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ small onion, diced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 bananas, mashed (roughly 1 c)
- ¼ c tomato paste
- ¼ c brown sugar
- ½ c white vinegar
- ½ c water
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder
Instructions
- In a medium sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Add the mashed bananas, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Mix well.
- Add the vinegar, water, and cayenne powder. Mix well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Transfer the cooled mixture to the bowl of your food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.