
Yield: 6 servings
Preparation is easy
Preparation time is 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 large firm-ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 lime
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 millilitres)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar) (30 millilitres)
- Pinch of salt
Directions
- Peel and dice the 4 bananas into 1/2-inch cubes. Chop enough cilantro to measure 4 tablespoons. Juice the 1/2 lime and pour it over the bananas.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the crystallized ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom and cook for 30 seconds. Add the cubed bananas, maple syrup, and 2 to 3 tablespoons water, lower the heat, and cover the pan. Cook until the bananas are tender, stirring frequently, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
- Serve with grilled fish.