cardamom-spiced fried bananas
Middle "Easternized" recipe from Delicious Living.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 - ripe but firm bananas, peeled and cut in half lengthwise (i used small ones)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (coconut sugar, raw sugar, piloncillo, etc.)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (used minced & then freshly ground the cardamom using a pestle and mortar
- 1 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter (read *note below)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water, to taste (optional)
How To Make cardamom-spiced fried bananas
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Step 1*Note: you can use regular butter in this recipe but you will have to reduce the heat to medium to avoid burning. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar and cardamom. Spread half of the sugar-cardamom mixture on a plate and [gently] press the cut side of the bananas into the sugar-spice.
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Step 2Heat up the clarified butter or ghee in a pan on high heat or medium-high heat depending on the "temperament" of your stovetop. Arrange the banana slices singly and cut side down. Cook for 1 minute.
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Step 3While the bananas are cooking sprinkle the other half of the sugar-cardamom mixture over the bananas. Carefully flip the banana slices over and cook another 15 seconds. Be careful! If you cook the bananas too long they will turn mushy!
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Step 4Arrange the banana slices cut side up on 2 serving plates.
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Step 5Pour the fresh orange juice (and orange blossom water if using) into the pan and using a whisk swirl it around to collect any of the browned bits. Immediately pour the orange sauce over the cooked bananas. Serve hot.
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Category:
Fruit Desserts
Diet:
Vegetarian
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
Middle Eastern
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#Middle Eastern-inspired
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