banana ketchup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

In Filipino households, this condiment is used on many assorted dishes - omelettes (torta), hot dogs, burgers, fries, fish, charcoal grilled pork barbecue and chicken skewers, and other meats. Banana ketchup is also a vital and distinct ingredient in Filipino-style bolognese sauce, which is sweeter than the traditional Italian bolognese sauce. From seriouseats.

(1 rating)
yield 2 cups
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For banana ketchup

  • 2 Tbsp
    peanut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped sweet onion (about 1 small onion)
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
  • 1 Tbsp
    finely chopped seeded jalapeno (about 1 small jalapeno)
  • 2 tsp
    freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground allspice
  • 1 1/4 c
    mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large bananas)
  • 1/2 c
    white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 2 Tbsp
    rum
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt, plus more to taste
  • water, as needed

How To Make banana ketchup

  • 1
    Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeno, ginger, turmeric, and allspice and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • 2
    Stir in bananas, vinegar, honey, rum, tomato paste, soy sauce, and salt; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Transfer ketchup to a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Thin with water as needed to reach a ketchup-like consistency. Season with additional salt to taste. Transfer to an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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