Banana Turón (Sweet Fried Banana Spring Rolls)

Banana Turón (Sweet Fried Banana Spring Rolls)

Ingredients:

6 pcs Saba Bananas

1/2 cup Sugar

12 Spring Roll Wrapper

1/4 cup Jackfruit, sliced into strips

a bowl of filtered water, or well-beaten egg (for sealing the spring rolls)

Deep-frying Oil

Instructions:

Peel and cut the saba bananas lengthwise into two halves.

Roll the slices in sugar.

On a clean kitchen countrr or any flat working surface, lay wrapper like a diamond.

Arrange 1 banana slice in the middle of diamond and place 2~3 jackfruit strips lengthwise on top of banana slice.

Fold bottom pointed end of wrapper over filling; then fold the side ends of the sheet inward, and carefully roll into a log. Wet the pointed edge of the wrapper with water (or beaten egg) to completely seal.

Roll sealed springrolls in sugar. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 1" deep of oil.

Than, add the banana spring rolls seam side down and fry, turning once or twice, for about 3 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden brown.

Remove fried banana turón, and place them on a rack to drain out excess oil.

Arrange on a plate; serve warm and enjoy!!

Banana Cake

Banana Cake is a sweet, moist cake that is made with mashed fully ripe bananas.

Banana Cake

Ingredients:

1 cup fully ripe Banana, mashed

1 cup Sugar

2 pcs Eggs

1 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, sifted

1 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 cup Canola Oil

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Vanilla Essence

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.

Mix them thoroughly until evenly distributed.

Add-in the eggs, mashed bananas, canola oil, and vanilla essence; Then mix well until a batter is formed.

Preheat oven at 175°C, 

Grease the loaf pan and pour-in the mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Remove from the oven, then allow to cool down for a few minutes.

Transfer the banana cake on a serving plate.

May be put inside the fridge to cool, or serve immediately.

Happy Eating!!

Mashed Banana Baby Food

Today at lunchtime, was the first for baby Joon to ever eaten a mashed up banana, and he absolutely loved it! Maybe because it is sweeter and more pleasant tasting than the puréed kabocha.

Mashed banana was his third solid food. It is very simple and so easy to make.
Bananas contain several vital nutrients, gentle on a baby's stomach, and simple to digest.

Besides all of the above fantastic healthy qualities, bananas are the one of the best convenience and common baby foods. it is often easily found in most grocery stores.

Unlike some other fruits, bananas usually do not need to be cooked when making homemade banana baby food. Here's how to make this type of baby food:

Mashed Banana Baby Food

*for babies (4)6 months+

Ingredients:

1 medium Ripe Banana

filtered Water, Baby Formula, or Breast Milk (enough to thin out the mashed banana)

Instructions:

Peel, and cut a ripe banana with a knife into chunks.

Mash them lightly with a fork.

*There should be no need to use any kitchen appliance as bananas have a very soft consistency and texture.
Add-in water, baby formula, or breast milk to achieve your desired (thin) consistency.

Note:

Depending on your baby's age and stage, you may not need to add any liquid to the mashed banana.

You may also purée the banana in a food processor or blender if desired.

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Although bananas are very healthy, one of the biggest disadvantages of banana baby food is that it can cause uncomfortable constipation, so this should be eaten in moderation. Avoid giving too much at once.

To prevent constipation in babies, parents should make sure children also consume enough liquids. This can include water, baby formula, and/or breast milk. Fruit juice, such as apple juice, can also help prevent constipation in infants.

Bananas have been associated with Latex allergies and sensitivities, so consult your pediatrician about introducing bananas to your baby if there is a history of Latex issues.

Bananas also contain tryptophan to help in getting to sleep, and they even contain serotonin to help in feeling better when sleeping.

Baby Joon fell asleep after having his mashed banana. haha~~!

The banana's tryptophan and serotonin got him to sleep.^^

Surimi Salad (Imitation Crab Meat Salad)

Surimi Salad (Imitation Crab Meat Salad)

Ingredients:

1 cup (Surimi) Imitation Crab, chopped

3/4 cup of Mayonnaise or (for a healthy alternative) non-fat Greek Yogurt

1 tbsp of fresh dill chopped fine

2 cloves of Garlic, minced

1/4 long english Cucumber, grated and strained

1 Celery stalk, chopped

1/2 red Apple, chopped

Any crunchy fruit or vegetable, or dried fruits and nuts of your choice.

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, add the imitation crab, mayonnaise, dill, garlic, cucumber, celery, apple, and any fruits or nuts you might like to throw in. Mix together.

Chill before serving.