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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Banana flower is a rustic ingredient that is easy to find but brings an extremely delicious and appealing flavor, especially for stir-fried dishes that are crispy and attractive. Today, let’s go to the kitchen with TasteVN to learn how to make delicious and simple stir-fried banana flower with garlic at home!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Banana Flower with Garlic Serves 3 people
Banana flower 500 gr Garlic 1 bulb Spring onion 4 stalks Coriander a little Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Common seasoning a little (sugar/ seasoning powder/ pepper/ salt)
How to choose good banana flower
- Banana flowers that have been peeled and shredded often have a dark brown or yellowish color, and are not as crispy and firm as those soaked in chemicals, so be careful when buying.
- Good banana flowers have a deep red color, fresh skin, and a layer of white powder on the outside. When you hold it, it feels solid and heavy.
- You should buy whole banana flowers to process and store yourself to ensure the safety and quality of the banana flower.
How to prepare Banana Flower Stir-fried with Garlic
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut the garlic roots, peel, and wash thoroughly. Cut the green onions at the roots, remove any wilted leaves, and wash off the dirt.
Chop the garlic and green onion heads finely, and cut the green onion leaves and cilantro into small pieces.
For the banana flower, peel off the old outer layers, and separate each layer until you reach the tender part that is hard to separate.
Use a knife to slice the banana flower thinly across the width; as you slice, place the banana flower into a bowl of diluted salt water with lemon juice. Finally, wash thoroughly and drain in a colander.
How to prepare fresh, crispy banana flower
- You need to prepare a basin of water mixed with diluted salt and lemon juice (you can substitute lemon with vinegar, alum or fermented rice are also fine).
- Next, slice the banana flower very thinly and immediately place it into the basin of water as you cut.
- Soak the banana blossom for at least 15 minutes, then remove and rinse thoroughly with water.
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Stir-fried dish
Place a pan on high heat and heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and shallots to sauté until fragrant. When the garlic and shallots turn golden and release their aroma, quickly add the banana flower and stir-fry on high heat.
Season the dish with: 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce, stirring well for the spices to evenly coat the banana flower.
After about 10 minutes, when the banana flower is cooked and tender, taste again to adjust the seasoning, then add the chopped scallions and cilantro, stirring for another minute until the herbs are cooked, then turn off the heat.
Stir-fried banana flower with garlic is ready to be served on a plate with a sprinkle of pepper on top and enjoy!
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Finished product
Stir-fried banana flower with garlic is incredibly simple to make with very familiar ingredients, yet it delivers an irresistible delicious flavor.
The banana flower is stir-fried to absorb the spices, crunchy and aromatic, making it a perfect accompaniment to hot, sticky white rice. This dish is also easy to combine with many other dishes, enhancing the family meal with a refreshing touch.
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The above is an article guiding how to make stir-fried banana flower with garlic, a rustic yet extremely delicious recipe that is very simple and easy to make, which anyone can do. Wishing you success with this recipe!
*Images and recipes referenced from the YouTube channel RURAL CUISINE.
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