Listing description Banana ketchup or banana sauce is a popular Philippine fruit ketchup condiment made from mashed banana , sugar , vinegar , and spices . Its natural color is brownish-yellow, but it is often dyed red to resemble tomato ketchup . Detailed description Banana ketchup was made when there was a shortage of tomato ketchup during World War II , due to lack of tomatoes and a comparatively high production of bananas. [1] [2] Flavor and use In Filipino households, this condiment is used on many assorted dishes - omelettes ( torta ), hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, fish, charcoal-grilled pork barbecue and chicken skewers, and other meats. Banana ketchup is also a vital and distinct ingredient in Filipino-style bolognese sauce , which is sweeter than the traditional Italian bolognese sauce. [3] It is exported to countries where there is a considerable Filipino population ( Un...
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