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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
Method
- 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.
