Name: Banana Ketchup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 persons
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 3 cloves Garlic minced; 1 small Red Onion small dice; 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger finely chopped; 4 Bananas mashed; 1/4 cup Tomato Paste; 1/4 cup Brown Sugar; 1/4 cup White Vinegar; 1/2 cup Water; 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Salt

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Overview of a dish containing banana ketchup with a spoon inside of it

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Were you looking for a different condiment to dip your French fries in? Use this Banana Ketchup instead. Banana Ketchup is a Filipino condiment with a tangy and sweet flavor, just like tomato ketchup. However, adding mashed bananas makes them much more precious and adds starchiness. Banana Ketchup was invented by Maria Orosa, a food chemist who wanted to reduce the reliance of the Philippines on imported goods like ketchup. As the Philippines didn't have a lot of tomatoes, they used bananas to give the sweet base and added food coloring to show color.

This homemade Banana ketchup, though, contains no artificial food coloring. Instead, we added some tomato paste to add a bit of redness. The other ingredients for this recipe include olive oil, garlic, red onions, fresh ginger, bananas, brown sugar, white vinegar, water, cayenne pepper, and salt. Aside from adding sweetness, bananas also provide potassium, which is vital for maintaining healthy blood pressure. Bananas are also a good source of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.

What do you use banana ketchup for?

You can use banana ketchup just the way you would use tomato ketchup. You can use it on French fries, hot dogs, chicken fingers, burgers, or on your eggs.

What are the ingredients in banana ketchup?

The ingredients in banana ketchup are olive oil, garlic, red onions, fresh ginger, bananas, tomato paste, brown sugar, white vinegar, water, cayenne pepper, and salt.

Does banana ketchup taste like ketchup?

Banana ketchup tastes quite similar to ketchup, but it has an extra layer of sweetness from the bananas, making it much sweeter.

What is the difference between banana ketchup and tomato ketchup?

The main difference between banana ketchup and tomato ketchup is the addition of mashed bananas. This makes banana ketchup much sweeter, and adds starchiness as well.

Equipment Needed

Air Tight Container Bowl

Blender

Chef's Knife

Cutting Board

Food Processor

Glass Measuring Cups

Large Spoon

Manual Can Opener

Masher

Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons

Author: Chigoziri Nwachuku

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Serves

2 persons

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 small Red Onion, small dice
1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, finely chopped
4 Bananas, mashed
1/4 cup Tomato Paste
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup White Vinegar
1/2 cup Water
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

To a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot add garlic, red onion and ginger, sautéing for 5 minutes until the onions soften.

Overview of a hot pan with oil, red onions, garlic and ginger cooking

Add mashed bananas, tomatoes, and brown sugar, mixing well.

Overview of mashed bananas, tomato paste and sugar being added to a pan of banana ketchup

Add white vinegar, water, and cayenne pepper, mixing well. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.