Showing you 2 recipes and how to make vegan banana flower salad, delicious and unique. How to turn natural banana flower buds into a nutritious pure vegetarian dish.
Have you ever eaten bananas? Surely you have eaten, right? Did you know banana flowers can be cooked into delicious dishes?
Hello, I’m Charles, today I’m sharing 2 recipes for delicious and unique vegan banana flower salad. I accidentally learned this recipe from a Vietnamese friend, but it really appealed to me because of its frugality and freshness. I believe you will like it too, so try it and you will immediately know how attractive it is
Traditional vegan banana flower salad
Traditional Vegan Banana Flower Salad Recipe
The vegan banana flower salad stimulates the taste buds with soft banana flower petals, crunchy vegetables like bean sprouts and carrots, along with peanuts for added texture. The dressing, usually a rich combination of lime juice, sugar, vinegar and chili, adds a richness that complements the salad's natural sweetness. Flavored with fresh herbs like cilantro or mint, this dish offers a refreshing and satisfying culinary experience, perfect for those looking for a light yet flavorful meal.
Equipment
- Bowls, plates, knives, cutting boards, kitchen utensils
Ingredients
- 1 piece Banana flower
- 100 gram Bean sprouts
- 1 Carrot
- 100 gram Roughly crushed roasted peanuts
- 3 Fresh lemon
- 1 bulb Garlic
- 20 gram Coriander and mint basil
- Other spices: salt, fish sauce, sugar, vinegar…
Instructions
- Prepare banana flowers: – Prepare a bowl of clean water mixed with a little salt and vinegar.– Next, cut the banana flower into very thin slices and soak them in the prepared water basin. The purpose of this step is to remove the bitter and astringent taste of banana flowers, and at the same time help banana flowers retain their white color, crisp taste, and not darken. On the contrary, if you do not do this step, your dish will not be delicious and unattractive.– When the banana flower has no sap, take it out, wash it with water and place it on a rack to drain.– You can taste the banana flower fiber to see if it has a bitter taste and dark color. If they are dark in color, it's because you didn't soak them enough time or added too little salt.
- Prepare other ingredients: – Carrots: wash, peel and grate into thin, small, long strips.– Bean sprouts: must be washed thoroughly, picking up all their shells during the washing process.– Coriander and mint: Pick up the young stems, wash them, pat dry and chop them finely.– Peeled garlic, minced,– Chili: Cut into pieces
- Banana Flower Salad:– Put banana flowers, shredded carrots, 100g bean sprouts in a bowl, add lemon juice, mix well, add spices: sugar, salt, fish sauce, vinegar and eat until it suits your taste.– After mixing, add the chopped garlic and chili and wait for the banana flowers to absorb the spices for about 10 – 15 minutes before eating.– Finally, sprinkle 100g of coarsely crushed roasted peanuts on top to prevent the peanuts from becoming soggy.
- Finished product:The vegan banana flower salad according to the Vietnamese recipe has been made. You can eat it right away, or put it in the refrigerator to increase its coolness before eating
Vegan Tofu Banana Flower Salad
Vegan Tofu Banana Flower Salad Ricepes
The vegan tofu banana flower salad stimulates the taste buds with the blend of mashed tofu combined with banana flowers and herbs. The crunch and richness are enhanced by the mixing of vegetables such as carrots, bean sprouts, and peanuts. All bring a gentle and refreshing aroma because the sauce is made of delicious pineapples. This is a dish suitable for any meal, even on a large banquet table it is still very attractive.
Ingredients
- 1 piece Banana flower
- 300 gram Tofu 2
- 1 Carrot
- 100 gram Bean sprouts
- 150 gram Peanuts
- 50 gram Chive leaves
- 1 fruit Pineapple
- 6 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 2 chilli
- 2 Lemon
- 20 gram Herb
- Other spices: Fish sauce, salt, sugar, MSG…
Instructions
- Prepare banana flowers, vegetables and fruits:– Banana flowers: Need to remove the bitter and astringent taste by slicing thinly, soaking in salt and vinegar.– Tofu: Clean by blanching in boiling water, drain, then mash– Peanuts: Roast until the peanuts are evenly browned and not burned.– Carrots: Peel, wash and grate into small strips– Wash bean sprouts and herbs– Chili: cut the stem and cut the fruit in half, remove all the seeds and chop finely.– Chive leaves: Wash and cut into pieces
- Make mixed fish sauce:– Take a ripe pineapple, remove the eyes and skin, then chop it finely or put it in a blender to puree it. Then you put the pineapple in the pan and roast until fragrant, then pour in 2 bowls of filtered water and let the water boil.– When the water boils, add 6 tablespoons of seasoning powder, 2 tablespoons of salt, 4 tablespoons of sugar, and 6 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir well.– Continue cooking for another 5 – 10 minutes until the fish sauce thickens, then stop boiling and let cool. Finally, add finely chopped chili.
- Banana Flower Salad:– Put banana flowers, tofu, roasted peanuts, carrots, chives, and bean sprouts all in a large bowl.– Then pour in the fish sauce mixture– Use gloves or a pair of chopsticks to stir well– To make the salad more delicious, squeeze in a few drops of lemon juice for better flavor and taste.
- Finished product:In the end, you will have an attractive plate of vegetarian tofu banana flower salad that is just as delicious as the salty salad. The banana corn fibers and crispy carrot fibers mixed with the sour taste of lemon and the fatty taste of tofu and peanuts will stimulate the taste buds of diners without feeling bored.
In the two recipes above, you can use cucumbers instead of bean sprouts, or use both. To make the dish more fragrant, sprinkle sesame seeds and mix well before eating.
Hello I’m Charles! From poverty with nothing to eat, I became a passionate cook with the wish to eat delicious food. I graduated from university with a major in food technology and have 7 years of experience as a professional chef on a cruise ship. Having experienced many culinary cultures from Asia to Europe and South America. Hopefully each of my articles will help you have a unique recipe and a delicious meal!
