Banana Ketchup

Name: Banana Ketchup
Yield: Makes About 1 Cup
Cuisine: Philippines
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ large white onion, finely chopped; ½ garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 cup bananas, pureed or mashed; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; ¼ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Preparation info

Makes About
1
Cup

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Haute Dogs

By Russell van Kraayenburg

Published 2014

About

Banana ketchup is a popular condiment in the Philippines. It was invented during World War II in response to a shortage of tomatoes and has been enjoyed ever since. It’s quite different from tomato ketchup, and it’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ large white onion, finely chopped
½ garlic clove

Asia
Philippines
Sauce
Condiment
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

In a heavy-bottomed pot, warm olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Add bananas, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and cayenne. Stir until evenly combined. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer mixture to the bowl of a food processor and process