The result is not a fresh banana replacement but rather a unique preserved food that can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or conversation-starting addition to charcuterie boards and savory meals.
What You’ll Need
Firm ripe bananas
Baking soda
Glass jars (approximately 700 ml)
Bay leaves
Garlic cloves
Fresh chili pepper slices
Coriander seeds
Dill seeds
Mixed peppercorns
Allspice berries
Sugar
Salt
70% vinegar essence
Hot water
Step 1: Clean the Bananas Thoroughly
Select bananas that are ripe but still firm.
Using a soft toothbrush, gently scrub the peel with a small amount of baking soda.
This helps remove dirt and residue from the surface.
Rinse thoroughly under running water.
Dry each banana completely using clean paper towels.
The next page covers the preparation process that transforms ordinary bananas into a long-lasting preserved specialty.
Step 2: Prepare the Bananas
Trim both ends of each banana.
Leave the peel intact.
Cut the bananas into thick slices approximately the width of two fingers.
Keeping the pieces fairly large helps them maintain their structure during processing.
Step 3: Prepare the Jars
Wash and sterilize the glass jars thoroughly before use.
Into each jar add:
1 bay leaf
2 garlic cloves
