Posted by
Barry Wallis on Saturday, March 03, 2007 3:29:53 PM
This recipe is from
Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans where
Bananas Foster was created. At a restaurant it is usually prepared tableside but even if you prepare it on the stove, turn down the lights when you ignite the rum for full effect.
As always you can click here for my pictorial Cookumentary.
Ingredients
2 tbsp. butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. banana liqueur
2 bananas
2 tbsp. dark rum
2 portions of ice cream
Recipe
1) Put ice cream into bowls and store in freezer.
2) Melt butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a skillet stirring over low heat until melted.
3) Add banana liqueur and bananas (cut side down) and cook for two minutes.
4) Turn over bananas and continue cooking until tender.
5) Turn down the lights to increase the dramatic effect.
6) Add rum, bring to a boil and ignite.
7) Arrange four banana pieces in each bowl of ice cream and spoon syrup over all.