Banana saba with sugar syrup
A classic Filipino dessert: ripe bananas simmered in a thick, sugary syrup, similar to a light caramel. It can be served warm or cold, and is a simple yet…
Minatamis na saba is a simple Filipino dessert: ripe banana saba cooked in a sugar syrup that thickens gently, and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time5 min
- Cook time20 min
- Resting30 min
- Total55 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories557 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodnibbling
- Estimated cost$1.50 $0.38 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $0.45
- $1.05
Prices in Belgium.
Directions
- Bring the water to a boil, then add the sugar.
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup thickens, similar to a light caramel.
- Add the bananas to the syrup and let them simmer.
- Let it cool.
The bill
Banana saba with sugar syrup
- 400 g of sugar$0.45
- 6 Saba bananas, cut into four pieces$1.05
Total$1.50
that's $0.38 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 557 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 135.2 g |
| Sugars | 127.8 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Salt | 0.01 g |
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