Banana Blossom Guinatan

Missy Wombat's Note:

I haven't tried this yet but am looking forward to using it when my banana trees ripen. Originally from a Charmaine Solomon book.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb banana blossom
• salt , to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion , sliced
• 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
• 1 small tomato , diced
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup thick coconut milk

Directions:

1. Discard tough outer layers and slice the blossom thinly, first cutting it in two lengthways if it is large.
2. Put the slices in a bowl, sprinkle with a tablespoon of salt, rubbing it well inches Leave for 10-15 minutes, squeeze out juices, rinse under cold water and squeeze dry.
3. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan and saute onion and garlic until golden brown.
4. Add tomato, stir for 3 minutes.
5. Add banana blossom and vinegar and bring to the boil.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Taste and add salt and pepper as required.
8. Cook until blossom is tender, then stir in coconut milk and remove from heat.
9. Serve with rice.

Reviews

[Kathy228]

This is really very good. Tho I wasn't exactly sure how to prepare the blossom to make the recipe, I did what I found on-line and it seemed to work. Once the blossom is cleaned, the rest of the recipe is easy. Only change I made was I used large green onions instead of yellow onions. I served it over jasmine rice. I will make this again, but will seek out better blossom prep instructions then the ones I just used. The taste is very good.