Banana flower is a very familiar and rustic ingredient. The soup dishes made from banana flower are all delicious and leave a lasting impression from the very first taste. Let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen to try 2 ways of making banana flower soup with pork knuckles!
1. Banana flower soup with pork knuckles
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Processing
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Banana flower soup with pork knuckles For 4 people
Pork knuckles 1 kg Banana flower 0.5 kg Shallots 4 pieces Spring onions 5 stalks Lemon 2 fruits Basil 2 sprigs Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
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How to prepare Banana Blossom with Pork Trotters
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Prepare the Pork Trotters
After buying the trotters, use a knife to scrape off the hair, then use salt to rub them to eliminate the odor, and rinse again with clean water.
After washing them clean, chop the trotters into bite-sized pieces using a knife.
Methods to eliminate the odor from pork trotters:
- Method 1: Before cooking, blanch the pork trotters in boiling water for about 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse with cold water. This method will remove the smell from the trotters.
- Method 2: Take about two tablespoons of lemon juice (vinegar, alcohol) and rub it on the surface of the trotters, let it sit for about 2 – 3 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with cold water.
- Method 3: Marinate the trotters with dried shallots before cooking, or add a smashed onion into the boiling pot.
See details: How to quickly and effectively remove the odor from pork trotters
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Prepare banana flowers and other ingredients
Prepare 1 bowl of water, then gradually add 1/2 tablespoon of salt and squeeze the juice of 2 fresh lemons into it, stirring well to dissolve.
Peel off the outer tough leaves of the banana flower, then use a knife to cut it in half and slice it thinly. After slicing, immediately soak it in the bowl of diluted salt water to prevent the banana flower from turning black.
Drain the banana flower in a colander and rinse it with cold water 2 to 3 times until clean. Use your hands to mix well so that the banana flowers are submerged in the bowl of water. Then, soak for about 20 minutes to let the sap of the banana flower out.
Peel and wash the shallots. Wash the green onions and cut them into sections. Wash the basil and pluck the leaves.
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Stewed Dish
Prepare 1 liter of water to pour into the pot, add the pork trotters, then add a few peeled onions and bring to a boil.
After cooking for 20 minutes, you start to season with 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and continue to cook until the pork trotters are tender for another 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, add all the banana flowers and reduce the heat, stew for another 20 minutes to complete.
Finally, serve the dish in a bowl and sprinkle some chopped green onions, basil, and ground pepper on top to enjoy.
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Final Product
It’s hard to find a dish that leaves a wonderful aftertaste like this banana flower cooked with pork trotters. The pork trotters are rich and soft, melting in your mouth. The fragrant onion and the tender, sweet banana flower create an excellent combination for this dish.
2. Banana flower cooked with pork trotters (recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Banana Flower Cooked with Pork Leg (recipe shared by a user) Serves 4
Pork leg 500 gr Banana flower 500 gr Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Green onions 2 stalks Cilantro 2 stalks Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ ground pepper/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
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How to make Banana Flower Cooked with Pork Leg (recipe shared by a user)
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Prepare and simmer the pork leg
To remove dirt and odors, wash the pork leg thoroughly with water, drain, then place the leg into a pot filled with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt, then put it on the stove and boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove the pork leg and rinse it with cold water.
Next, put the pot back on the stove, add the blanched pork leg, and fill it with water, continuing to boil over high heat. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the pork is tender.
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Prepare other ingredients
After buying banana flowers, peel off the old outer leaves, then use a knife to cut them in half lengthwise and then slice them into thin pieces for easy eating.
Prepare a bowl of water, then gradually add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and stir well until the salt dissolves. Then, soak the banana flowers in this mixture for about 5 – 10 minutes, then remove and rinse 2 – 3 times with water until clean.
Continue soaking in cold water for about 20 minutes to remove the sap from the banana flowers, then drain to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Chop off the roots of the scallions and cilantro, remove any wilted leaves, then wash and drain. Cut the scallion tops and place them in a mortar along with 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper and pound until fine, while the scallion leaves are combined with the cilantro and chopped into small pieces.
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Cook banana flower soup
After simmering the pig trotters until soft, continue to add the banana flower, and season the pot with a mixture of spices including: 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate.
Continue to simmer for an additional 15 – 20 minutes over medium heat for the banana flower and trotters to soften. Once the banana flower is cooked, add the chopped scallions, adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste, and finally add scallions and cilantro before turning off the heat.
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Finished product
Serve the soup in a bowl, sprinkle with a little ground pepper and enjoy with hot rice for a perfect match.
Banana flower soup with pork trotters is delicious and nutritious, with a rich, fresh flavor. The banana flower is soft and sweet, paired with the chewy pork trotters, making it a dish that will make your family’s meal unique and more appealing. Let’s get cooking right away!
How to choose fresh and delicious pork trotters
- You should buy the hind legs because they usually have smaller bones and more meat, with thinner skin and higher nutritional value than the front legs.
- Good trotters feel elastic to the touch, and the hooves should still be intact.
- Additionally, you should choose fresh and delicious trotters at supermarkets, markets, or reputable suppliers.
How to choose fresh and delicious banana flowers
- Fresh and delicious banana flowers have a dark red color, fresh outer skin, and a white powdery layer outside.
- You should choose young banana flowers; when held, they should feel firm and heavy.
- Avoid buying banana flowers that have been stored for too long or are too mature, as they will be very hard and tough when eaten.
It is really easy to make this delicious and attractive banana flower cooked with pork knuckle, isn’t it? The previous shares help you to confidently showcase your cooking skills. Wish you success with this recipe!
