Brazilian recipe
Pan-Fried Bananas with Sweetened Condensed Milk and Cinnamon (Banana frita com leite condensado e canela)
Discover a simple and comforting dessert: bananas seared in margarine, finished with creamy leite condensado and aromatic cinnamon, served chilled.
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Ingredients
1 tbsp margarine for frying
1 can sweetened condensed milk (leite condensado)
3 large, ripe bananas (caturra variety)
1 pinch ground cinnamon, to taste
1 can sweetened condensed milk (leite condensado)
3 large, ripe bananas (caturra variety)
1 pinch ground cinnamon, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets and grocery stores throughout Vanuatu. Look for sweetened condensed milk in the baking aisle. While caturra bananas are specific to Brazil, any firm, ripe banana variety available locally will serve as an excellent substitute.
Preparation method
- Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise, then cut those halves in half, resulting in four pieces per banana.
- Melt the margarine in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Arrange the banana slices in the skillet and sear until they are lightly golden and have achieved a soft texture.
- Transfer the seared bananas to a heat-proof serving dish.
- Drizzle the bananas with the sweetened condensed milk while still warm and sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly over the top.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill until the dessert reaches a very low, almost frozen temperature before serving.
Observations
Pan-fried bananas with sweetened condensed milk is a classic Brazilian dessert, celebrated for its ease of preparation and the perfect harmony between the fruit's natural sweetness and the spicy warmth of cinnamon. It is a fantastic choice for those looking for a quick after-meal treat or a simple, homely dessert.
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