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Ensaladang Puso ng Saging

A traditional Filipino salad made with blanched banana blossom tossed in a creamy coconut milk and tangy vinegar dressing. It delivers a tender texture with a refreshing balance of rich, sour, and mild spicy notes.

25 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb banana blossom, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 bird's eye chili, sliced
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup coconut vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 lb sliced banana blossom and cook for 10 minutes until tender, then drain thoroughly and squeeze out liquid.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup coconut vinegar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

  4. 4

    Add banana blossom, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 sliced bird's eye chili to the bowl and toss well.

  5. 5

    Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What is Ensaladang Puso ng Saging?

A traditional Filipino salad made with blanched banana blossom tossed in a creamy coconut milk and tangy vinegar dressing. It delivers a tender texture with a refreshing balance of rich, sour, and mild spicy notes. This reference files it under Filipino salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Ensaladang Puso ng Saging?

As written, 25 minutes: 15 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 20 minutes.

Is Ensaladang Puso ng Saging spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Ensaladang Puso ng Saging comes from 2 bird's eye chili, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Ensaladang Puso ng Saging keto-friendly?

A serving of Ensaladang Puso ng Saging carries 9 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

How many carbs are in Ensaladang Puso ng Saging?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 9 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 2 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 310 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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