Banana Blossom Guinatan

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb banana blossom
• salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup thick coconut milk

Recipe

• 1 discard tough outer layers and slice the blossom thinly, first cutting it in two lengthways if it is large.
• 2 put the slices in a bowl, sprinkle with a tablespoon of salt, rubbing it well inches leave for 10-15 minutes, squeeze out juices, rinse under cold water and squeeze dry.
• 3 heat oil in a wok or frying pan and saute onion and garlic until golden brown.
• 4 add tomato, stir for 3 minutes.
• 5 add banana blossom and vinegar and bring to the boil.
• 6 simmer for 5 minutes.
• 7 taste and add salt and pepper as required.
• 8 cook until blossom is tender, then stir in coconut milk and remove from heat.
• 9 serve with rice.