Caribbean Banana Ketchup Recipe

Name: Caribbean Banana Ketchup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sweet onion, diced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 chile, scotch bonnet or serrano, minced; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 large plantain, cut into rough chunks; 1 cup guava nectar; 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon dark rum; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 sweet onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 chile, scotch bonnet or serrano, minced
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large plantain, cut into rough chunks
1 cup guava nectar
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

1
Heat 1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and saute until softened, 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the ginger, garlic and chiles and saute another minute.
4
Add the allspice, curry powder and brown sugar, and mix well.
5
Add the plantains, guava nectar, vinegar, rum, lime juice and salt. Mix well, and bring to a simmer.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7
Puree mixture in a food processor until smooth. Add a bit of water, vinegar or lime juice (to get the flavor you want) to thin to the consistency of ketchup. Serve at room temperature.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sweet onion, diced, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 chile, scotch bonnet or serrano, minced, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Banana Ketchup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Banana Ketchup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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