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Banana Blossom Salad

A crisp Vietnamese salad featuring shredded banana blossom, tender poached chicken, fresh herbs, and a tangy fish sauce dressing.

35 minMediumServes 4260 cal/serving

VietnameseSaladStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 head banana blossom, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bird's eye chili, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Submerge 1 head thinly sliced banana blossom in cold water mixed with 1/4 cup lemon juice for 10 minutes to prevent browning, then drain.

  2. 2

    Poach 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast in boiling water for 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then cool and shred.

  3. 3

    Whisk 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced bird's eye chili in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Combine drained banana blossom, shredded boneless chicken breast, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves in a large bowl, then toss with dressing.

  5. 5

    Garnish with 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Banana Blossom Salad?

As written, 35 minutes: 20 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (12 minutes): "Poach 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast in boiling water for 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then cool and shred."

Is there a substitute for fish sauce in Banana Blossom Salad?

The entry for Banana Blossom Salad calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I make Banana Blossom Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Banana Blossom Salad comes from 1 bird's eye chili, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Banana Blossom Salad contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts and fish. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Banana Blossom Salad?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Banana Blossom Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the peanuts at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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