Grilled Banana

Ginanggang, guinanggang, or ginang-gang is a snack food of grilled skewered bananas brushed with margarine or butter and sprinkled with sugar. It originates from the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Ginanggang is made from a type of banana in the Philippines called "saba" ( A cooking banana also known as the Cardaba banana ). The banana is peeled, skewered and grilled over charcoals. When the outer surface is lightly charred , it is taken off the grill, brushed with margarine or butter ,and sprinkled with sugar.

Maruya (Banana Fritters)

Maruya (Banana Fritters) is a Philippine delicacy of fried bananas dipped in batter, usually served sprinkled with sugar. It is a popular street food too and it is one of the favorite snack of the Filipinos.

1/2 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 - 4 ripe saba or cardaba banana , peeled and sliced lengthwise or sliced and shape it like a hand fan
2 cups oil
flour, for dredging
sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk


1. In a bowl, sift together 1/2 cup flour, baking powder and salt . Add milk and egg, beat until smooth.

2. Heat oil in a frying pan (or a large saucepan ) over medium heat.

3. In batches, roll banana slices in flour and dip in batter. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.

4. Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar.

5. Serve and enjoy!