{"product_id":"fancy-hanks-banana-ketchup-sauce","title":"FANCY HANKS: Banana Ketchup Sauce – 330ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — sweet, floral and tangy (Cool As · 0\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan. Preservative free. Contains gluten (barley, wheat). Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fried chicken, pork sangas, hot chips, cheese boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Filipino trick that beats tomato at its own game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana ketchup came out of the Philippines when tomatoes were scarce and bananas weren't, and the result turned out better than the thing it replaced. Fancy Hank's swap in ripe Aussie bananas, keep the ketchup backbone, and end up with the bottle that gets the most questions at the table. It's a staff-meal staple in their kitchen, which tells you everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and floral up front — banana at 16%, but rounded and jammy rather than lolly-ish. Ketchup and tomato paste hold the savoury middle so it still reads as a condiment and not a dessert. Apple juice and vinegar bring the tang, garlic and spices land underneath, and it finishes clean and bright. Think chutney's fun cousin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe it alongside fried chicken — the sweetness against hot, salty crust is the whole reason this sauce exists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a pork sanga with slaw and a solid smear of this instead of the usual barbecue sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it in place of chutney on a cheese board, next to a sharp cheddar or a washed rind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze chicken wings with it in the last ten minutes, watching closely — the sugars catch fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut it on hot chips once and you'll never explain yourself to anyone again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber-orange and smooth, closer to a thick ketchup than a chutney. It pours cleanly and sits on a plate without weeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, Ketchup (16%) Tomato Paste, Water, White Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spices, Onion, Banana (16%), Apple Juice, Tomato Paste, Brown Sugar, Vinegar, Garlic, Spices, Salt, Xanthum Gum (415).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan. Preservative free. Contains gluten — barley and wheat. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/757_point-glazed-pork-skewers.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery good idea in food came from someone running short of something, and this one's been quietly outrunning tomato since the war. Crumb your thighs in \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/atomic-chicken-original-southern-fried-chicken-coating\"\u003eAtomic Chicken Southern Fried Coating\u003c\/a\u003e, fry them properly, then put this and a spoon of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/uncle-mungos-crispy-chilli-oil-285g\"\u003eUncle Mungo's Crispy Chilli Oil\u003c\/a\u003e side by side. Sweet against crunch against chilli — that's the whole trick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Crunchy Pork Schnitty Sanga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe canteen classic, given a passport.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 crumbed pork schnitzels; 4 thick slices white bread; 1 cup crunchy slaw; 3 tbsp Banana Ketchup Sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow-fry the schnitzels in hot oil for about 3 minutes a side until golden and cooked through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread two slices of bread with banana ketchup, add the schnitzel and a pile of slaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop, press down, cut in half and serve while the crumb's still crunchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is banana ketchup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Filipino condiment that uses banana instead of tomato as the base. It's sweeter and more floral than regular ketchup, but still savoury enough to use the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste like banana?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but jammy and rounded rather than sweet-lolly. There's ketchup and vinegar underneath keeping it honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The brand lists it as containing gluten, barley and wheat. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo heat at all. On Hub Heat it rates 0\/11 — Cool As.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I use it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFried chicken, pork sangas, hot chips and cheese boards. Fancy Hank's use it on sangas in the restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is banana ketchup?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A Filipino condiment that uses banana instead of tomato as the base. It is sweeter and more floral than regular ketchup, but still savoury enough to use the same way.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does Fancy Hank's Banana Ketchup taste like banana?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, but jammy and rounded rather than sweet-lolly. There is ketchup and vinegar underneath keeping it honest.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it gluten free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The brand lists it as containing gluten, barley and wheat. 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