Bananas with orange juice and cardamom

6 servings

15 minutes

This dessert is a true embodiment of the harmony of flavors in Pan-Asian cuisine. Tender, caramelized bananas baked with demerara sugar and butter acquire a rich, sweet taste with subtle caramel notes. Orange juice adds vibrant citrus freshness, while ground cardamom imparts a delicate Eastern aroma. The dish is remarkably balanced: warm bananas pair perfectly with cool lemon ice cream, creating an unforgettable contrast of textures and temperatures. This dessert is perfect as a conclusion to an Asian-style meal or as an exquisite treat with a cup of fragrant tea.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 332.1
• Proteins: 3.7g
• Fats: 7.2g
• Carbohydrates: 65.9g

Ingredients

• Bananas: 6 pc
• Demerara sugar: 100 g
• Butter: 50 g
• Oranges: 2 pc
• Lemon Ice Cream: to taste
• Ground cardamom: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Grease the baking dish with butter. Cut the peeled bananas into thick slices, place them in the dish, and sprinkle with demerara sugar and remaining butter cut into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Bananas: 6 pieces
   • Demerara sugar: 100 g

2. Place the dish with bananas in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about five minutes, then remove, sprinkle with ground cardamom, and drizzle with orange juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground cardamom: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Oranges: 2 pieces

3. Put the bananas back in the oven for another five minutes. Serve with lemon ice cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon Ice Cream:  to taste