Banana Condiment

* Exported from MasterCook *

BANANA CONDIMENT

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Relishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Stephen Ceideburg
4 To 6 over-ripe bananas (see
-note)
Juice and grated zest of 1
-lemon
1/4 c Sugar (optional)

This chutney, from neighboring Zaire, goes well with curries. From "The
Africa News Cookbook".

Peel and coarsely mash the bananas. Combine in a medium saucepan with the
lemon juice, zest and sugar, if desired. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10
to 15 minutes, or until thick. Keeps up to 2 weeks in a covered container
in the refrigerator.

For a more complex chutney, cinnamon, cloves and raisins may be added
before cooking.

Note: Ripen bananas in the refrigerator until they are dark brown and soft.

Yields 1 cup.

PER TABLESPOON: 25 calories, 0 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 0 mg
cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.

From an article by Karola Saekel in the San Francisco Chronicle, 8/18/93.



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