Minatamis na Saging (Sweetened Banana)

Last Saturday, I craved for something sweet and I remembered this dessert that our housekeeper used to make and that is Minatamis na Saging. This is the usual Filipino merienda that we Filipinos love to eat. Very easy and quick to make, I am sure you will love making this for your family.

If you do not like very sweet outcome, just lessen the sugar. Tip#1: please use very ripe saba bananas so the outcome will be very tender. You can check the outside of the saba as yellowish and when you touch it, it is somewhat already soft. Tip#2: Add evaporated milk and ice cubes when ready to eat. The sauce will become very creamy and I just like that it's very cold, perfect as summer dessert!

Ingredients:
5-6 ripe saba bananas, cut diagonally
2 cups water
3/4 cup brown sugar
pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
evaporated milk (optional)
ice cubes (optional)

Procedure:
1. Boil water in a cooking pot then add brown sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Thoroughly mix it.
2. Add the bananas and lower heat.
3. Simmer until the liquid thickens (10-15 minutes).
4. Allow to cool then add evaporated milk and ice cubes per serving.