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Akwadu

Akwadu
Equatorial-Guinea
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Bananas

Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer in a baking dish.

Mix the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, orange juice, brown sugar, melted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract.

Assemble the Dish

Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the sliced bananas.

Sprinkle the shredded coconut and chopped peanuts (if using) over the top.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the bananas are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!