Filipino Banana Ketchup

Filipino Banana Ketchup

from curiouscuisiniere.com
25 min
12 servings

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

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp 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 tsp cayenne powder

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the mashed bananas, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Mix well.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.