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Questions about miniature bananas
I've got another food-related question that might be better answered here than on the wine & dine thread.
I've seen batches of tiny bananas for sale throughout Singapore and I wanted to know what they are called and how they taste. I don't think they are plantains, but I could be wrong.
Here is the link to an example of what I'm talking about:
http://ganchau.blogspot.sg/2009/03/than ... ngers.html
I've asked at the store what these bananas taste like or if these bananas taste like regular bananas and the people don't seem to know what I'm talking about. I can't find much information online either.
Has anyone eaten these little bananas? If so, what's their taste like compared to a traditional banana? I've been wanting to try them but they're sold in batches of 20+ and I don't want to be stuck with a whole batch if they're not any good.
Thanks!
I've seen batches of tiny bananas for sale throughout Singapore and I wanted to know what they are called and how they taste. I don't think they are plantains, but I could be wrong.
Here is the link to an example of what I'm talking about:
http://ganchau.blogspot.sg/2009/03/than ... ngers.html
I've asked at the store what these bananas taste like or if these bananas taste like regular bananas and the people don't seem to know what I'm talking about. I can't find much information online either.
Has anyone eaten these little bananas? If so, what's their taste like compared to a traditional banana? I've been wanting to try them but they're sold in batches of 20+ and I don't want to be stuck with a whole batch if they're not any good.
Thanks!
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It is called Pisang Emas (literally means 'gold bananas') locally.
In actual term, they are also called Lady's Finger bananas. Scientific name Musa acuminata (Colla) and they are common around tropical and sub-tropical countries.
They are usually very sweet, which I personally avoid because I dislike sweet stuff. These bananas are also very popular as banana fritters as they are cheap and easy to fry.
In actual term, they are also called Lady's Finger bananas. Scientific name Musa acuminata (Colla) and they are common around tropical and sub-tropical countries.
They are usually very sweet, which I personally avoid because I dislike sweet stuff. These bananas are also very popular as banana fritters as they are cheap and easy to fry.
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That's why I like plantains - they don't taste as sweet as Lady's Finger bananas (funny! Wikipedia also calls them Sugar bananas) and they have lotsa bites in them (think fibre).Sergei82 wrote:All bananas are sweet, but little ones taste very specific. Maybe, locals got used to that taste, or maybe I bought a wrong bundle of bananas, but I'm not buying them anymore.
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The problem with plantains is that you really cannot eat them unless they are cooked (normally). Most use them as a starchy vegetable substitute as they are mostly starch and rather unpalatable unless cooked. I had 3 varieties of bananas and one variety of plantain in my yard when I lived in Seletar Camp back in the 80's & 90's. Also, had two varieties of rambutans, a coconut palm, limes, bittergourd, Thai jackfruit tree, Guava & drumstick tree. I also grew pineapple and tapioca in the field outside my compound fence. Sure hated moving into my HDB!
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Re: Questions about miniature bananas
They're supposedly sweeter (my mom likes them better over the more popular banana varieties) but they're also more likely to be acrid.BedokAmerican wrote:I've got another food-related question that might be better answered here than on the wine & dine thread.
I've seen batches of tiny bananas for sale throughout Singapore and I wanted to know what they are called and how they taste. I don't think they are plantains, but I could be wrong.
Here is the link to an example of what I'm talking about:
http://ganchau.blogspot.sg/2009/03/than ... ngers.html
I've asked at the store what these bananas taste like or if these bananas taste like regular bananas and the people don't seem to know what I'm talking about. I can't find much information online either.
Has anyone eaten these little bananas? If so, what's their taste like compared to a traditional banana? I've been wanting to try them but they're sold in batches of 20+ and I don't want to be stuck with a whole batch if they're not any good.
Thanks!
They could also be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Se%C3%B1orita_banana
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I like pisang bananas (pron: pea-sang).
They have way more flavour than regular ones: Unsurprising given regular ones are harvested when green/unripened.
Having more flavour, they are very good for cooking... like banana loaf etc. They're ideal as a quick snack too...
When you see a huge bunch in a shop, you can ask one of the shop-aunties (at the weigh-station) to chop off the quantity you want. Don't worry, that's how it works...
p.s. Only time I've stocked plantain was as rations for pack-horses. I've tried it, and it seems to have no taste. Oh and they have it in Nicaragua, where they fry slices and serve it up with most dishes it seems... again, no taste.
They have way more flavour than regular ones: Unsurprising given regular ones are harvested when green/unripened.
Having more flavour, they are very good for cooking... like banana loaf etc. They're ideal as a quick snack too...
When you see a huge bunch in a shop, you can ask one of the shop-aunties (at the weigh-station) to chop off the quantity you want. Don't worry, that's how it works...
p.s. Only time I've stocked plantain was as rations for pack-horses. I've tried it, and it seems to have no taste. Oh and they have it in Nicaragua, where they fry slices and serve it up with most dishes it seems... again, no taste.
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Multiple varieties of bananas are usually a common sight at fruit shops in tropical countries. And if you are really keen to explore, may be you can pay visit to the vegetable shops at Buffalo Rd, next to Little India MRT. They have different kinds of bananas with each one having its own distinct flavor. Also it is Little India, so you dont need to go for bundle.. just can choose the bit you want.
while at it... sharing a picture, just to emphasize on the variety of bananas
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File: ... ananas.jpg
while at it... sharing a picture, just to emphasize on the variety of bananas
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File: ... ananas.jpg
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