Ingredients
Method
Banana Ketchup
- In a medium sauté pan, heat oil overmedium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softand fragrant.
- Add the mashed bananas, tomato paste,and brown sugar. Mix well.
- Add the vinegar, water, and cayennepowder. Mix well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to mediumlow and simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat and letthe mixture cool slightly. Transfer the cooled mixture to the bowl of your foodprocessor or blender. Blend until smooth.
Sinangag (Garlic Fried Rice)
- Use your hands to break upany clumps of rice.
- In a large frying pan, addthe olive oil and garlic and heat over medium-high heat, stirring regularly toensure even browning. Fry the garlic until most of the sizzling subsides andthe garlic is a golden brown color.
- Remove half of the garlic from the pan, leaving the oil behind. Add the rice and toss to coat evenly with the oil and garlic. Stir-fry the rice until it's heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the Sinangag hot and garnish with the reserved garlic. You can also top with some scallions for color.