Aruban Banana na Binja
Aruban Banana Na Binja
Plantains are typically starchy when unripe (or green) and sweet when ripe (yellow or turning black). In this Aruban Banana na Binja recipe that may be served as a side dish or a dessert, sweet, ripe plantains are bathed in brown sugar and wine, spiced with cinnamon and sauteed to delicious perfection.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 extra ripe plantains
- 2-3 tbs butter
- 2-3 tbs dark brown sugar
- 2 tbs water
- 2-3 tbs port wine
- A dash of cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Peel plantains and slice in half lengthwise.
- In a heavy skillet, melt butter and add plantain halves.
- Gently sauté and flip the plantains until they’re each golden on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl combine dark brown sugar, water, port wine, and cinnamon.
- Pour mixture over the plantain halves and simmer gently until the liquid becomes a thick syrup.
- Serve immediately.
Adapted from Visit Aruba
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You ever hear of Banana’s Foster. Pretty sure you have as this is a version of it.
Hi Frank. Thank you for that comparison. Who really ever knows which version of which recipe came first? There are different versions of every kind of recipe across cultures, especially in the cultural melting pot of the Caribbean.
Please note that plantains and bananas have distinctly different tastes so please do try the recipe to experience the difference first hand. Enjoy!