Kilawing Puso ng Saging (Banana Blossoms Sauté)

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 cups chopped banana blossoms
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 6 tbsp Obento rice wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp LKK superior light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Squid brand fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 vegetable broth cube
• 3 pieces long green chili pepper sliced
• Brine: 6 cups of water combined with 5 tbsp salt

Method

1. In a bowl with brine, soak the chopped banana blossoms for about 15 minutes. After soaking, squeeze tightly to release the sap from the banana blossoms. Drain the water and set aside.
2. In a pan, heat the cooking oil. Saute the garlic and onion. Add the banana blossoms. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Pour-in the water, fish sauce and vegetable broth. Stir and let boil.
4. Pour-in the vinegar and soy sauce. Allow to re-boil, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5. Add the green chili and ground black pepper.Stir and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
6. Turn-off the heat and transfer to a serving plate.You may serve it with steamed rice. Share and enjoy!

Product used in recipe

• Obento - Rice Wine Vinegar
• Lee Kum Kee - Superior Light Soy Sauce
• Squid Brand - Fish Sauce