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Banana Bliss

Source of Recipe


From "Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Tastes"






List of Ingredients



• -- Seasoning Mix --
  
• 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
  
• 1/2 tsp ground anise seed
  
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• .
  
• 4 large bananas
  
• 1/2 cup pecans, halved or chopped
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  
• 1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 2 Tbsp banana liqueur
  
• 2 Tbsp Irish cream liqueur
  
• 1 Tbsp Cognac
  
• 1 tsp dark sesame oil
  
• Vanilla ice cream
  






Instructions



1. Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl. Peel the bananas and cut them into diagonal slices about 1/2-inch thick. Set aside.
   
   
2. In a small, nonstick skillet over medium heat, roast the pecans, stirring constantly, until they begin to darken and give off a rich, toasted aroma. Remove from the heat and set aside.
   
   
3. In a 10-inch skillet, whisk together the water, butter, and sugar. When the butter melts, add the seasoning mix and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Whisk in the remaining ingredients, then add the reserved bananas and pecans. Combine to cook, stirring gently, for 4 minutes.
   
   Remove from the heat, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.