Pisang Abu, Pisang Nipah, Pisang Sabah or Saba Is the Most Popular Variety for Banana Fritters
Pisang Abu is also known in other parts of the country as Pisang Nipah and Pisang Sabah or Saba. It is the most popular variety with street vendors for fritters because it is so easily available, cheap, and tastes reasonably good (scale of 4 for sweetness). Unlike some cooking varieties, Pisang Abu does not taste good when eaten raw.
This variety is slightly shorter than Pisang Raja at 3.4 - 5.9 inch (10-15cm), but broader in width at 1.2 - 2.0 inch (3-5cm) and has a thicker skin. When ripe, the skin will be yellow in color. The fruit has a soft texture and is light cream in color.