banana blossom recipe

[Dom]

have this healthy and affordable dish

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Ingredients:​

• For the Salad:
  • 1 banana blossom
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice (to prevent browning)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot, julienned
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons roasted peanuts or cashews (chopped, optional)
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
• For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce (for a vegetarian option)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Banana Blossom:
   • Peel away the tough, outer layers of the banana blossom to reveal the tender inner petals. You may need to remove a lot of layers to get to the more delicate parts.
   • Remove the small, pinkish blossoms from the core. These can be discarded.
   • Slice the tender parts into thin strips. As you slice, place them in a bowl of water with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.
2. Blanch the Banana Blossom:
   • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the sliced banana blossoms and blanch for about 3-4 minutes to remove some of the bitterness.
   • Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and pat dry with a clean towel.
3. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce (or soy sauce), lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes (if using). Adjust the seasoning to taste.
4. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the blanched banana blossoms, red onion, carrot, cilantro, mint (if using), and cucumber (if using).
   • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
   • Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts or cashews and sliced red chili (if using).
5. Serve:
   • Serve the banana blossom salad immediately, or let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. It can be enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer or a light main dish.

Tips:​

• Banana blossoms can be a bit tricky to prepare. If you find it difficult to slice them, you can also use a food processor to help with the chopping.
• If you don’t have access to fresh banana blossoms, some Asian grocery stores offer canned or frozen options, which can be a convenient alternative.

This banana blossom salad is bright, tangy, and crunchy, making it a delightful addition to your meal. Enjoy experimenting with this unique ingredient!

 

[MylaPeek]

Banana blossom recipe? That’s intriguing! Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Love trying out new and unique ingredients.

 

[bbcarmela]

Sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try this unique salad!

 

[Kento Nanami]

Wow, this banana blossom salad sounds so refreshing and healthy! Thanks for the suggestion... definitely gonna try it out with some added heat from the chili flakes !

 

[Stark]

have this healthy and affordable dish


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Ingredients:​

• For the Salad:
  • 1 banana blossom
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice (to prevent browning)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot, julienned
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons roasted peanuts or cashews (chopped, optional)
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
• For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce (for a vegetarian option)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Banana Blossom:
   • Peel away the tough, outer layers of the banana blossom to reveal the tender inner petals. You may need to remove a lot of layers to get to the more delicate parts.
   • Remove the small, pinkish blossoms from the core. These can be discarded.
   • Slice the tender parts into thin strips. As you slice, place them in a bowl of water with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.
2. Blanch the Banana Blossom:
   • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the sliced banana blossoms and blanch for about 3-4 minutes to remove some of the bitterness.
   • Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and pat dry with a clean towel.
3. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce (or soy sauce), lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes (if using). Adjust the seasoning to taste.
4. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the blanched banana blossoms, red onion, carrot, cilantro, mint (if using), and cucumber (if using).
   • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
   • Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts or cashews and sliced red chili (if using).
5. Serve:
   • Serve the banana blossom salad immediately, or let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. It can be enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer or a light main dish.

Tips:​

• Banana blossoms can be a bit tricky to prepare. If you find it difficult to slice them, you can also use a food processor to help with the chopping.
• If you don’t have access to fresh banana blossoms, some Asian grocery stores offer canned or frozen options, which can be a convenient alternative.

This banana blossom salad is bright, tangy, and crunchy, making it a delightful addition to your meal. Enjoy experimenting with this unique ingredient!

Banana blossom is such a unique ingredient! I’ve been wanting to try it, and this recipe looks perfect. Thanks for sharing!