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RCI-SN.004.0089.001

Chocolate Bananas Foster

Down in New Orleans, where Bananas Foster was invented, they'll bring out this hot plate and make th

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • slightly unripe bananas
    peeled and halved lengthwise
    4 unit
  • semisweet chocolate
    finely chopped
    2 ounces
  • tbs unsalted butter
    2 unit
  • dark rum
    1/2 cup
  • orange zest
    finely grated
    2 tsp
  • of salt
    1 Pinch
  • granulated sugar
    1/4 cup
  • freshly ground allspice
    1/2 tsp
  • freshly grated nutmeg
    1/2 tsp
  • freshly ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp
  • tbs pure vanilla extract
    1 unit
  • Powdered sugar
    1 unit

Method

1
Combine all ingredients except bananas, powdered sugar, orange, and rum in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once mixture comes to a boil add bananas, making sure to keep at least 1/2 an inch between them. Cook for 1 minute per side.
2
Remove bananas from pan and keep warm. Bring mixture again to a strong boil over high heat. Turn off the heat and add rum. If rum has not ignited by itself, do so carefully either with a firestick or a long fireplace match. Wait until flames die out before stirring in zest.
3
Spoon sauce over bananas and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm with some ice cream.