Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 ripe saba bananas
- 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Peel the saba bananas and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
2. Steam the saba bananas for 10-15 minutes or until they are soft and tender.
3. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens.
4. Add the steamed saba bananas to the saucepan and stir until they are coated with the syrup. Set aside.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the ube halaya and coconut cream. Mix well.
6. To serve, place the saba bananas on a plate and top with a spoonful of ube halaya mixture.
7. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Steaming temperature: 100°C
Serving size:
This recipe serves 4 people.
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 225
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of saba bananas, you can use plantains or regular bananas.
- Instead of ube halaya, you can use other fruit jams or spreads.
Variations:
- You can add a pinch of salt to the syrup for a sweet and salty flavor.
- You can top the dish with chopped nuts or fresh fruits.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the saba bananas are ripe but not overripe.
- You can add more coconut cream to the ube halaya mixture for a creamier texture.
- Toast the coconut flakes in a dry pan over medium heat until they are golden brown.
Storage instructions:
Store any leftover saba bananas and ube halaya mixture separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat, steam the saba bananas again for a few minutes and reheat the ube halaya mixture in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the dish on a colorful plate or bowl to make it more visually appealing.
Garnishes:
Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts.
Pairings:
This dish goes well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
You can serve this dish with a side of rice or bread.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the syrup is too thick, add more water to thin it out.
- If the ube halaya mixture is too thick, add more coconut cream or milk to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to wash your hands and all equipment before handling food. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before consuming.
Food history:
Saging na saba at ube halaya is a popular Filipino dessert that combines two of the country's most beloved ingredients: saba bananas and ube (purple yam).
Flavor profiles:
This dish is sweet and creamy with a hint of coconut flavor.
Serving suggestions:
Serve this dish as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Philippine