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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
8 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Green banana stew is a delicious stew with rich flavors that is also quite unique and appetizing, making your family meal more appealing. Today, let’s get cooking and learn the recipe for this dish with TasteVN!
Ingredients for Green Banana Stew For 4 people
Pork belly 100 gr Green bananas 2 pieces Betel leaves 5 leaves (sliced) Minced garlic and onion 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder/ salt/ pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good green bananas
- You should choose banana bunches that are dark green, fresh, with even size and shape.
- Additionally, when purchasing, you should select bananas with peels that have small black spots and are slightly turning yellow. This is a sign that the bananas are ripe and will taste better.
- Do not choose bruised bananas or those that are small in size and feel firm to the touch, as these bananas will be very astringent.
How to choose fresh and delicious pork
- When buying pork, you should prioritize selecting pieces with a balanced ratio of lean meat and fat, the meat should be pink and the fat should be shiny white, sticking together tightly.
- Additionally, you should choose meat that has good elasticity, a dry surface, and no signs of moisture as if it has been frozen.
- Avoid purchasing pale pork, which feels slimy to the touch and has an unpleasant fishy smell. These are signs that the pork is of poor quality.
How to prepare Green Banana Braised Pork
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Prepare the ingredients
To eliminate the unpleasant smell of the pork after rinsing briefly with water, you should rub salt evenly around the piece of meat, then rinse it clean, let it drain, and use a knife to cut it into small, bite-sized pieces.
Next, you place the chopped meat along with 1/2 tablespoon of minced onion and garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/3 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder into a bowl, mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes for the meat to absorb the spices evenly.
For the green bananas, you just need to peel them, cut them into pieces about 1.5 finger lengths, split them in half, and immediately place them into a basin of water that has been prepared to prevent browning.
Next, you boil the bananas in a mixture of diluted saltwater, then remove them and place them in a basin of cold water and let them drain.
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Cook Braised Pork with Green Bananas
Place a clay pot on the gas stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of minced onion and garlic, sauté evenly over medium heat for about 1 minute until the onion and garlic are fragrant.
Next, add the marinated pork and stir-fry over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the meat is browned, then add 150ml of water, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
Mix well and then add the bananas, adjust the seasoning to taste, and cook on low heat for another 5 minutes until the bananas are cooked. Use a spoon to mash a few banana pieces to thicken the sauce.
Finally, add the shredded wild betel leaves on top and turn off the heat.
Tip: This dish can be served with rice or bread. If you want to eat it with bread, remember to add more water while cooking!
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Final Product
The green banana braised pork will have a beautiful bright yellow color characteristic of turmeric once completed. When eaten, you will feel the tender and delicious pork, evenly infused with flavor. The braising sauce is just right, slightly thick, and the cooked green bananas will have a creamy texture.
Eating it with hot rice or bread is super delicious and flavorful. It will definitely make you love it!
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Finally, we have learned the simple and flavorful dish of green banana braised pork. So why not go into the kitchen and prepare this dish to enjoy with your family? Wishing you success!
