A favorite well-rounded dessert, Saba con Yelo (Banana Plantain in Syrup with Crushed Ice), “minatamis na saging” is made with Saba bananas, commonly found in Asia, especially the Philippines.

Ingredients:

• 6-8 saging na saba (plantain bananas)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 drop of vanilla extract (optional)
• 2 cups of water
• Evaporated milk to taste
• 2-3 cups crushed ice

Recipe Preparation:

1. Pour water into a pan and bring to a boil.
2. Add brown sugar and vanilla extract. Stir well until sugar is dissolved in water.
3. Place bananas and simmer over medium-low heat until the banana is soft, and the sauce thickens and caramelizes. (Approximately 15 minutes or more). Turn off the heat.
4. Place bananas in a bowl/or tall dessert glass and pour the sauce over. Let it cool down for a minute.
5. Top with crushed ice and drizzle in evaporated milk.

Make up to 4 individual servings.