Description
Tropical Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad brings exotic crunch and zesty flavors from Southeast Asian cuisine. Crisp herb-infused ingredients and tangy dressing create a refreshing dish that transports you to Hanoi’s street food scene.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 banana blossoms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Oils and Liquids:
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Clean banana blossoms thoroughly, removing outer tough layers and separating inner tender petals with care.
- Slice prepared banana blossoms into thin, uniform strips and rinse under cold water to remove any residual bitterness.
- Pat banana blossoms completely dry using clean kitchen towels to ensure crisp coating adherence.
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a wide mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Create a smooth liquid mixture by beating eggs with water and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Dredge banana blossoms thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Dip floured banana blossoms into egg mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, maintaining consistent medium-high temperature.
- Carefully place coated banana blossoms into hot oil, frying in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove fried banana blossoms using slotted spoon, transferring to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp, optionally with dipping sauce or lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure thorough cleaning by gently peeling away tough outer layers, revealing delicate inner petals without damaging their texture.
- Rinsing banana blossoms helps reduce natural bitterness, creating a more pleasant eating experience with clean, fresh flavor.
- Completely dry ingredients before coating to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent oil splattering during frying.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends like rice or chickpea flour for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining similar crispy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg