Banana cue facts for kids
 
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| Alternative names | Banana cue, banana-cue, etc. |
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| Region or state | Philippines |
| Main ingredients | saba banana, brown sugar, cooking oil |
Banana cue or bananacue is a super popular snack or street food you can find in the Philippines. The name 'Bananacue' is a fun mix of two words: 'banana' and 'barbecue'. In the Philippines, when people say 'barbecue' in this way, they often mean food that's cooked on a stick, a bit like a satay.
How Bananacue is Made
Bananacue is made by taking bananas and deep-frying them until they're golden. While they cook, they get covered in a sweet, melted brown sugar coating. The special bananas used for this snack are called Saba bananas. These bananas are very common in the Philippines and are perfect for cooking.
After cooking, Bananacue is usually put on a bamboo stick. This stick just makes it easier to hold and eat while you're walking around. It's important to know that the bananas are not cooked on the stick itself, unlike some other foods.
