Plantain Banana in Syrup (Minatamis na Saging)

Ingredients

• 6 pieces plantain banana (Saging na Saba) (- each one cut into 3 parts diagonally)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ((optional))
• 1/4 teaspoon salt ((optional))
• 1 cup cooked tapioca pearls (sago) ((optional))
• 1 can evaporated milk ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, heat water until it boils. Add sugar and salt, stirring continuously until completely dissolved.

2. 2

   Add vanilla extract. Bring to boil then lower heat to medium. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the plantain bananas and cover. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes until bananas are tender and syrup has thickened.

4. 4

   Add the tapioca pearls before and remove from heat. Let it cool down to room temperature or chill before serving.

5. 5

   Add ice (cubes or crushed) and evaporated milk to each serving.