Home Recipes The best basic recipes Banana Ketchup Banana Ketchup Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments By: Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition Preparation 15 min Cooking 15 min Refrigeration 0 min Freezing 0 min 625 ml (2 ½ cup) Piece of cake (easy) Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments Peculiarities Around the world Economical Egg-free Gluten-free Lactose-free Nut-free Peanut-free Under 30 minutes Vegan Vegetarian Categories Sides Thematics Basics BBQ Dinner party Banana Ketchup Homemade Sweet Ketchup Traveling is a great way to discover the dishes and foods of other cultures and to see what other people eat on a daily basis. Each trip is a way to experience new things, whether in cuisine or in other aspects of our lives. Originally from Philippines, banana ketchup was popularized during the Second World War. At that time, there was a shortage in tomatoes and therefore in the production of homemade tomato ketchups. SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Just like the traditional ketchup, banana ketchup is a condiment and can be eaten with burgers, fries, grilled meats… The possibilities are endless. Bonà savoir What does allspice taste like? Allspice, also known as Jamaica pepper, is popular in many ethnic cuisines. It has aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. You might therefore notice those flavours in your banana ketchup (homemade ketchups are so much more savory!). Ingredients Metric system Imperial system Onion, finely chopped - 1 cup 250 mL To discover! Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon 15 mL To discover! Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon 5 mL To discover! Ground turmeric - 1 teaspoon 5 mL To discover! Allspice - ½ teaspoon 2.5 mL To discover! Salt - 1 teaspoon 5 mL To discover! Brown sugar - ¼ cup 60 mL To discover! Bananas, finely sliced - 2 cups 500 mL To discover! White vinegar - ½ cup 125 mL To discover! Water - ¼ cup 60 mL To discover! Preparation Switch to cook mode Homemade ketchup Step 1 In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Brown the onion for 5 minutes. Step 2 Add the spices. Cook 1 more minute. Step 3 Add the brown sugar, bananas, and white vinegar. Cover and cook 15 minutes over low heat. Step 4 Using a hand mixer, puree the preparation until smooth. Add water if necessary. Like it? Share it!