World Gourmet Summit 2003
Culinary Masterclasses
 
The Cuisine of
Frédéric Anton
Pré Catalan, Paris, France
 
Baked Whole Banana with Apricots, Pecans,
Walnuts and Chivas Regal Whisky

  Serves 4
  Ingredients
   
4
20ml
100g
0.2 ltr
80ml
1
20g
200g
70g
30g
15g
  bananas (180g each)
lemon juice
brown sugar
orange juice
Chivas Regal whisky
vanilla bean
cinnamon stick
dried apricot
pecans and walnuts
butter
mint leaves
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 Method

Wash the bananas and halve them, lengthwise. Brush with lemon juice to prevent discolouration and set aside. Then in large pan over medium heat, caramelise the brown sugar, and pour in the orange juice and Chivas Regal whisky. Reduce slightly. Add the bananas, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, dried apricots, pecans and walnuts. Simmer over low heat for 3 – 4 minutes, then add in butter and set aside.

Serving

Place 2 banana halves on each serving dish. Spoon over sauce with the apricots, walnuts, vanilla and cinnamon. Garnish with mint leaves.