FRESH
TIPS FOR: BANANAS
Bananas
are the world's most popular fruit. Grown in tropical and subtropical
parts of the world. They have an easy to peel skin that covers a
soft white, sweet-tasting flesh. Main varieties include: Lady Finger
and Cavendish.
Preparation/
Usage
Bananas
should be peeled, however if baking on the barbecue, the skin should
be slightly slit. Cooking bananas brings out their natural flavour.
Bananas
can be poached, sautéed, flambead, frittered or used in fruit
salads, sweet omelettes, ice cream and flans. They may be combined
with butter, sugar or alcohol to make desserts. To prevent the discolouration
of the flesh, coat the banana with lemon juice.
Nutrition
Facts A good source of Vitamin C and a source of Vitamin B6
and fibre, with a higher level of carbohydrates of other fruits.
They are also fat free, and an ideal energy snack.
Brown
Caps - A simple dessert for the kids.
4
Bananas
Grated Rind and juice of 1/2 orange
1 tbsp caster sugar
500m1 pouring custard
2 cadbury flakes
125m1 whipped cream
Mash
bananas with sugar, sprinkle with orange juice. Divide between 4
bowls. Add rind to custard and pour over bananas. Sprinkle with
crumbled flake. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
