Pisang Bakar Sirup Gula Aren (grilled Banana With Palm Sugar Syrup)

Pisang Bakar Sirup Gula Aren, or Grilled Banana with Palm Sugar Syrup, is a popular dessert from Sundanese cuisine. It's a simple yet delicious treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of palm sugar syrup.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Dessert Sundanese Indonesian Dessert Grilled Banana Palm Sugar Syrup
Pisang Bakar Sirup Gula Aren (grilled Banana With Palm Sugar Syrup)

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup palm sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the palm sugar syrup by combining the palm sugar, water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, then set aside.
  2. Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
  3. Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
  4. Place the banana halves on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear.
  5. Remove the grilled bananas from the heat and place them on a serving plate.
  6. Drizzle the palm sugar syrup over the grilled bananas.
  7. Serve the Pisang Bakar Sirup Gula Aren immediately and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
1g
Protein
1g

Supplies

Grill or stovetop grill pan Saucepan Serving plate

Tools

Knife Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the grilled bananas with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the bananas are ripe but still firm for the best results.

Cost

$5