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                             BANANA CONDIMENT

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Relishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Stephen Ceideburg
   4                    To 6 over-ripe bananas (see
                        -note)
                        Juice and grated zest of 1
                        -lemon
     1/4   c            Sugar (optional)

  This chutney, from neighboring Zaire, goes well with curries. From "The
  Africa News Cookbook".
  
  Peel and coarsely mash the bananas. Combine in a medium saucepan with the
  lemon juice, zest and sugar, if desired. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10
  to 15 minutes, or until thick. Keeps up to 2 weeks in a covered container
  in the refrigerator.
  
  For a more complex chutney, cinnamon, cloves and raisins may be added
  before cooking.
  
  Note: Ripen bananas in the refrigerator until they are dark brown and soft.
  
  Yields 1 cup.
  
  PER TABLESPOON: 25 calories, 0 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 0 mg
  cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.
  
  From an article by Karola Saekel in the San Francisco Chronicle, 8/18/93.
 


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