Bunga Pisang Bakar (grilled Banana Blossom Salad)
Bunga Pisang Bakar is a traditional dish from Manado cuisine that features grilled banana blossom served as a refreshing salad.
Ingredients
- 1 banana blossom, cleaned and sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fried shallots
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the banana blossom by removing the tough outer layers and slicing it thinly.
- In a bowl, mix the banana blossom, tomato, shallot, and red chilies.
- Add lime juice, sweet soy sauce, and salt to the bowl and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle fried shallots on top before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Bowl Knife Cutting board
Tools
Grill pan Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bunga Pisang Bakar as a side dish to grilled fish or chicken.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, add more red chilies to the salad.
Cost
$8