Sheldon Martin wrote:

> On Fri, 09 Oct 2020 "cshenk" wrote:
> >
> > If I do reach for a sweet there, it would be Banana sauce.
>
> I got your banana sauce schwingin'...hehehe... what's banana sauce?

Grin, the one I get if made by Jufran and comes in several heat levels.
It looks a lot like ketchup but there's no tomato.

https://www.amazon.com/Jufran-Banana...dp/B005NJBO4Y/

Note this one has a high markup at Amazon. Local price at Walmart is
1.16$. I pay a little more at Asian American Market but that's because
Walmart drives me buggy moving stuff around all the time so you will
hopefully by other stuff while searching for what you want.

About 1.40$ at AAM. I get lots of other specialty things at the same
time there.

2TB has 300mg sodium and it's made in the Philipennes.

It doesn't taste like Bananas BTW nor do I think it tastes like Ketchup
but some say it does. To me, the medium version is a bit like hot and
sweet. The mild version is mostly sweet and the hot one won't stagger
you but has a little kick.

It's also called 'Banana ketchup' and Jufran is the most common
exported one. I think I first found it when I was living in Hawaii but
I definately had it in San Diego. Got it in the Commissary in Sasebo.

For probably less than 1.50$ where you are, it's worth a trial. Could
be your local market has it along the Asian foods section. I haven't
noted you making much that was very hot but I am pretty sure the
'Medium' will suit you. You can use it as a side dip with fries or if
you like Ketchup in eggs, try Jufran for a nice swap.

Last note, doesn't need to be refridgerated after opening. If you do,
it will be too thick to pour until at room temp.