Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
5 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Banana flower dried squid salad is a mixed salad that is super delicious and flavorful for the whole family to change up their daily meals, with a simple and quick preparation method. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN and make it right away!
Ingredients for Banana Flower Dried Squid Salad Serves 4
Dried squid 400 gr (3 pieces) Banana flower 500 gr (1 flower) Starfruit 3 fruits Basil 100 gr Chili 2 fruits Sugar/salt a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good quality dried squid:
- When buying dried squid, you should choose large ones that have a thick layer of powder on their skin, as this means the squid will be delicious, firm, and sweet.
- Additionally, you should also choose fresh-looking dried squid, not too dark and not too light. The tentacles and head of the squid should be tightly attached to the body, not separated or peeling off.
- However, there are many fake dried squids on the market today, so you should prioritize buying packages that are well-sealed, not torn, peeling, or showing signs of having been opened.
- Avoid buying pre-torn squid, as these are the types most likely to be faked or mixed with counterfeit squid.
How to choose fresh and delicious banana flower:
- Delicious banana flowers are those that have a deep red color, with the stem still oozing sap, the outer layer of skin tightly adhering to the banana flower’s body, and a thin layer of powder still covering the outside of the skin.
- You should choose banana flowers that feel firm and heavy when held.
- Avoid choosing banana flowers that are wilted, show signs of spoilage, or have insects; when held, they feel hollow inside and are not heavy.
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How to prepare Dried Squid Salad with Banana Flower
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Prepare the banana flower
Wash the banana flower you bought with water, then use a knife to slice it into thin strips for eating and soak them in a bowl of diluted salt water for about 10 minutes.
Then rinse the banana flower twice with water, drain it, and place it on a plate.
After picking the basil leaves, wash them thoroughly, drain, and cut them into thin strips for eating. Remove the stems from the chili and chop it finely.
Tip: To reduce the bitterness and prevent browning of the banana flower, soak it in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes after preparation (you can substitute with vinegar or diluted lemon juice).
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Grill the squid
Put a little alcohol into the pan, then ignite it and quickly use chopsticks to turn the squid back and forth for about 5 minutes until the squid dries and curls up, the alcohol burns out and releases the characteristic aroma of grilled dried squid, then take it out onto a plate and let it cool.
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Tear the dried squid into small pieces
After the dried squid has cooled, use a pestle to pound it until it softens, then tear it along the grain into small, bite-sized strips and place it on top of the grated banana flower on the plate.
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Cut the starfruit
First, you need to wash the starfruit thoroughly with water, remove the stem, and slice the starfruit into thin strips that are easy to eat, then place them on a plate with shredded dried squid and shredded banana blossom.
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Mix the salad
Next, add the shredded dried squid, shredded banana blossom, and sliced starfruit to the plate along with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 sliced chilies, and shredded basil.
Then, wear gloves and mix everything well, squeezing the ingredients until the starfruit releases its sour juice and the sugar dissolves, soaking through the ingredients.
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Finish
After the sugar has soaked in evenly, add the shredded basil and chopped chili, mix everything together once more until the ingredients are well combined, and then it’s done.
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Final Product
The dried squid salad with banana flower will have chewy, sweet, and extremely fragrant dried squid, harmoniously combined with banana flower and sweet and sour starfruit, creating a very appealing taste.
To make this dish even tastier, you can add a little roasted peanuts or fried onions for enjoyment!
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Hope that through the above instructions, you can successfully make the delicious dried squid salad with banana flower that is fragrant, does not turn black, and is super tasty for your family’s daily meals!
