How to make stir-fried banana flower with meat, a delicious dish to include in your menu

How to prepare stir-fried banana flower with pork

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  Prepare the pork

  After purchasing the pork, you can remove the fishy smell by rubbing salt all over the meat and washing it thoroughly with water, then letting it drain.

  When the meat is quite dry, place it on a cutting board and cut the meat into small, bite-sized pieces.

  Tips to remove the odor from pork:

  • Method 1: Clean the pork you bought, blanch it in boiling water for about 2 – 3 minutes, then take it out and wash it again with clean water.
  • Method 2: Soak the cleaned pork in diluted salt water for about 25 – 30 minutes. When the time is up, take the meat out and rinse it under running water.
  • Method 3: Additionally, ingredients like shallots, white wine, vinegar, ginger, lemongrass, etc., also help remove the odor from the meat; you can add these ingredients when blanching the meat.

  See details: Tips for preparing pork without odor

  

  
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  Prepare and boil the banana flower

  Prepare a bowl of water, add a tablespoon of salt and dilute it.

  Peel off the outer layers of the banana flower, keeping only the tender part inside. Then, cut the banana flower in half and then into pieces about 2 finger lengths long.

  To prevent the banana flower from browning after cutting, immediately place it into the prepared bowl of water and soak for 10 minutes.

  Remove the banana flower into a basket and rinse with clean water 2 to 3 times. Continue to soak the banana flower in water for about 20 minutes, making sure to mix well so that the entire banana flower is “bathing” in the water.

  Next, put a pot of water on the stove, adding a little salt. Wait for the water to boil vigorously, then add the banana flower to boil. Boil until the banana flower turns slightly color and is just cooked.

  Remove the banana flower into a basket to cool, then cut into thin slices for serving.

  

  

  

  
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  Prepare other ingredients

  For garlic, you should peel it completely, and for the chili, remove the stem, and remember to wash everything thoroughly and let it drain. Then, put everything into a mortar and pound it finely.

  

  
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  Stir-fry banana flowers

  You heat a pan on the stove, set to medium heat until the pan is hot, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil starts to heat up, add the garlic and chili mixture, and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.

  At this point, add the cut pork and stir well to ensure the meat is evenly cooked and golden.

  Next, season with a mixture of spices including: 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder. Continue to stir evenly to let the meat absorb the flavors.

  When you feel the meat has cooked for a while, add the boiled banana flowers to stir-fry together. Adjust the seasoning to taste, and continue to stir-fry for 5 minutes until the banana flowers are evenly infused with the spices, then you can turn off the heat.

  

  

  

  
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  Final product

  Just a few simple steps and we have completed the dish! This stir-fried banana flower with pork dish is simple but incredibly delicious and goes well with rice. If you like a spicy flavor, you can sprinkle some chili powder on top to make the dish more eye-catching.

  With vibrant colors, blending with the strong aroma of garlic and chili, the sweet and tender taste of banana flowers, and the chewy and crunchy texture of the meat, along with a little spiciness lingering on the tip of the tongue. Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away!