Pinakro/ Ginaatang saba | |
| Alternative names | Ginataang saging, saba sa gata, sareala, pinakro |
|---|---|
| Type | Snack |
| Region or state | Philippines |
| Main ingredients | Saba banana,coconut milk |
| Similar dishes | binignit,minatamis na saging |
Ginataang saba is aFilipino dessert made from ripesaba orcardaba bananas stewed in sweetenedcoconut milk. It is traditionally eaten warm, but it can also be eaten chilled. It is a type ofginataan. It is also known assaba sa gata,ginataang saging,sareala, among other names.[1][2]Sago pearls are also commonly added to the dish, in which case it becomesginataang saging at sago.[3][4]
It is also known aspinakro in theBicol Region, althoughpinakro is more accurately a different dish that can also be made withbreadfruit,cassava, and other starchy root crops.[5]