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Sweet Sesame Bananas Recipe

Experience a taste of Thailand and the Caribbean with this simple yet sensational Sweet Sesame Bananas recipe! This vibrant dessert features perfectly caramelized banana slices, toasted sesame seeds, and a touch of lime for a delightful sweet and tangy flavor. A quick and easy recipe perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 354.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Sesame Bananas

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How to Make Sweet Sesame Bananas

  1. Toast sesame seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Prepare bananas: Squeeze 1 tablespoon of lime juice over the sliced bananas and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the bananas to slightly soften and absorb some of the lime flavor.
  3. Make the syrup: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Bring to a boil: Once dissolved, continue to cook without stirring, until the mixture reaches 235°F (113°C) on a candy thermometer. The syrup will become thick and bubbly, forming soft threads when you lift the spoon.
  5. Prepare waxed paper: Butter a sheet of waxed paper with 1 tablespoon of butter to prevent the bananas from sticking.
  6. Dip and coat: Gently dip the lime-marinated banana slices into the hot syrup, ensuring they are fully coated. Place them immediately on the prepared waxed paper.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds: Sprinkle the coated banana slices generously with the toasted sesame seeds.
  8. Serve immediately: Serve the Sweet Sesame Bananas immediately while the syrup is still warm and sticky. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

258g

Fat

3g

Carbs

26g

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Sweets & Sides Desserts Asian Thai The Americas Caribbean Vegetarian Gluten Free Summer Recipes Baking 30 Minutes Or Less

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Fruit Asian Thai Easy Holiday Event Kid Friendly Low Fat Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something Tropical Fruit Bananas Brunch Taste Mood Sweet