2-Way Pritong Saba
Semi-ripe Saba bananas, peeled and halved.The 2-way saba was served to the family one afternoon, and the à la mode was just an unexpected take on this plain saging as I remembered we still have vanilla ice cream in the freezer. And the kids surely loved this version better than the unappealing, soggy-looking fried bananas up there.
Way 1 - Fried Saba halves: lightly fry in oil until soft and golden brown, then sprinkle with sugar
Way 2 - Fried Saba halves A la Mode: same as #1, then top with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with maple syrup!!!
According to answers.com, à la Mode [ah lah MOHD] is French for "in the manner (or mode) [of]," referring to
the style in which a dish is prepared. The term has been Americanized
to also mean pie topped with ice cream.
You can also top this with a different flavored ice cream, plus nuts and chocolate syrup, instead of maple. There are so much more saba treats you can try with ice cream: Turon (sort of fried banana crepe) à la Mode, or Maruya (banana fritter) à la Mode. With or without the toppings, sweetened or not, we will never tire of eating this delicious and nutritious pritong saba anytime.
(Top photo from: http://www.ems-networld.com/PHfruits.html)