Dinangdang: A Traditional Snack from the Visayas

Dangdang Q, or Saging Dinangdang, is a traditional way of cooking bananas in the Visayas. The word “dangdang” is a Visayan term that means placing something over hot charcoal to cook. In simple terms, dinangdang na saging is grilled banana, a popular native snack enjoyed by many in the region.

I remember back during my elementary days, many vendors used to sell this snack at our school. In fact, this was one of the snacks I often bought when I was still studying.

The banana used for this is not overly ripe, just the right level of ripeness. It is then grilled over hot charcoal. After grilling, it is spread with margarine and sprinkled with white sugar. This was truly one of our most delicious snacks back then.