How to make Minatamis na Saging

Minatamis na Saging is a simple Filipino dessert that is easy to prepare.  Whenever I buy a bunch of saba bananas half of it I make it into like this. It is optional  but I like to see tapioca pearls (locally called sago in the Philippines) in my sweetened banana dessert. 

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Minatamis na Saging

Ingredients:

6-8 pcs. or 1 kg ripe saba banana (plantain)

2 cups water

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1/4 tsp banana flavor

1/2 tsp yellow food coloring

1/2 cup cooked sago (tapioca pearls) - optional

Instructions:

1. Put water, sugar, banana flavor & food coloring in a pot.

2. Let it boil til the sugar is dissolved.

3. Add the sliced bananas.

4. Cover the pot.  Boil then lower flame and cook for 5-8 minutes or until the banana is soft. Some likes it well-cooked but I prefer an appearance that is not too soft. 

5. When it is nearly cooked add the tapioca pearls and continue cooking for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Transfer to a dessert plate and serve.