Go Back
Vietnamese Sweet Stewed Bananas Recipe

Vietnamese Sweet Stewed Bananas Recipe Recipe

MMMMMMMMMMMM. Yummy & refreshing. Cook time includes 20 minutes cooling time.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine Vietnamese
Calories 386.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ripe cooking bananas (plantains)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar or 1 cup palm sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 2 cups evaporated milk or 2 cups coconut cream
  • crushed ice

Instructions
 

  • Slice each banana diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine sugar or palm sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
  • Add the bananas and return to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until bananas are tender and the liquid becomes thick and syrupy, about 40 minutes.
  • Skim off any impurities that rise to the top and discard.
  • Stir in vanilla essence and set aside to cool.
  • Spoon bananas and syrup into serving bowls. Add 1/4 cup fresh cream or evaporated milk or coconut cream to each serving.
  • Top with crushed ice.

Add Your Own Notes

Click here to add your own private notes.

Nutrition

Serving: 235gCalories: 386.2kcalCarbohydrates: 47.9gProtein: 2.1gFat: 22.3gSaturated Fat: 13.8gCholesterol: 81.5mgSodium: 36.6mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 37g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Asian, Beginner Cook, Easy, Fruit, Low Protein, Tropical, Vietnamese
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!