Now, you may wonder how this dish came about. The answer is… advertisements! While bananas had been around in America for nearly 100 years prior to this recipe, they were considered a delicacy up until the 30s and 40s. Thanks to several ad campaigns, this tropical fruit got a makeover and skyrocketed in popularity.
At first, bananas were marketed as health food for babies and children. But soon, there were a ton of recipes coming out for all kinds of banana dishes, including grilled bananas with curry, or mint jelly. Thus, a trend was born. Watch the video below to see the recipe in action, and then see how this cook makes an updated version that actually looks and sounds amazing!