Step aside,jackfruit, there’s a newplant-based proteinalternative in town.
Banana blossom, a common ingredient in South Asian cuisine, is the ultimate plant-based fish substitute.
What Is Banana Blossom?
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Helps Prevent Heart Disease
Another hugely beneficial mineral available in banana blossom?
Yep, just like your average bananas, these flowers offer a bunch of the heart-healthy micronutrient.
Potassium can also help your body get rid of sodium, which can up your blood pressure in excess.
Soluble fiber is (you guessed it!)
soluble in water, forming a gel-like substance which helps stool flow more easily through the digestive system.
How do they fight disease?
As for the consistency, banana blossoms have a layered, soft, and fleshy texture.
Making banana blossom “fish” is easy promise.
Your best bet for finding banana blossom is likely at specialty Asian food markets and health food stores.
See, banana blossoms come in a variety of different versions: fresh, packaged, and canned.
Canned banana flowers have a mild flavor that can pick upseasonings and spices.
Both options contain banana blossoms in a saltwater brine.
Try adding it to dishes that call for meat or preparing it as you would other veggies.
you’ve got the option to also try cooked or raw banana blossoms in any go-to salad.
Alternatively, chop banana blossoms out of the can and saute with taco seasoning.
As burgers.Sick of black bean patties?
Shake up your sandwich game with theseFilipino banana blossom burgersfrom food blog Kawaling Pinoy.
Pair with your favorite burger toppings and dig in.
For the recipe below, you’ll need canned banana blossoms in brine or a simple saltwater solution.
These are essential for adding that classic briny flavor to banana blossom if your goal is vegan fish.
Ahead, exactly how to turn your banana flower into a delish faux-fish, according to Gregg.
