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The flower, which may also be called banana blossom, grows on the end of the stem holding a cluster of bananas. Considered an Asian or tropical vegetable, it has a deep crimson color and consists of tightly packed leaves or bracts that wrap around rows of thin stemmed male flowers. It is the inner pale colored bracts that are used for food dishes. Banana flowers can be sliced and served in meat stews, soups, rice or noodle dishes, and cooked vegetable dishes. Or the banana flower can be used as a decorative food "plate" or holder for prepared salad ingredients as they are placed into the leaf for serving. When preparing for slicing, steam the entire blossom for approximately 20 to 30 minutes before slicing into it. In various Asian countries this vegetable is also known as banana blossom, banana heart, banana no tsubomi, dok kluai, jantung pisang, kehel mal, kere kafool, ngapyaw phoo, puso, and shang chao fua. Most often, this vegetable is available in Asian or tropical food markets.
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Banana Flower term - Related Content |
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| A Chinese plant with thin narrow, firm stalks that grow a small flowering bulb at the top of a tall stalk that may extend to over 12 inches in height. Also known as a Chinese ... |
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| 1) An Asian condiment that has the same appearance and flavor as tomato ketchup. Made with bananas, water, sugar, vinegar and seasonings such as garlic, onions, salt, and spices, ... |
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| A quick bread made from mashed bananas mixed with eggs, flour, sugar, lemon juice, shortening, and baking powder. Banana bread is also considered to be a sweet bread with nuts or ... |
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| The green leaf that grows on a banana tree, which can be dried, cleaned, cut to size, and then used as a wrap for steaming or heating food. Spanish cultures use banana leaves to ... |
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| A long oblong-shaped squash with a tan or cream-colored thick outer skin and a golden fine textured inner flesh. Size may range from 2 to 3 feet in length, so the squash is most ... |
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Preparing bananas for cooking and to use in recipes is a simple process. For complete instructions, follow the steps below.
Peel and Slice Bananas
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Baked Bananas | Baked Plantains | Fried Bananas | Deep-Fried PlantainsDried Bananas | Reconstituting Dried Bananas
Bananas are most often eaten raw on their own, except ... |
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Bread Making Demonstration:Quick Bread
Banana Bread
Banana bread is a popular quick bread that is usually flavored with bananas that have been mashed. Most often, the ... |
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Bananas
Native to tropical regions, a banana has a tough outer peel that may be yellow, red, green, or black when ripe. All varieties have a sweet fragrance ... |
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| Cherry Tomato Flower Garnish
Place tomato stem side up on cutting board.
Slice tomato down the center but do not cut completely through. Resembling a cross, slice the tomato ... |
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| Very moist banana bars! This recipe is doubled because I like my bars more like cake! |
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| Tropical flavors highlight this tasty beverage recipe featuring mashed bananas, orange juice, lemonade, and ginger ale—a cold refreshing drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. |
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| A new banana bread recipe for you to try and enjoy...and there's yogurt in the batter! |
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| If you want banana bread that is a bit more distinctive, try this flavorful version made with sour cream. One bite and you’ll agree that it’s one of the best banana bread recipes you’ve ever tasted. |
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| Luscious dessert that will feed a crowd. |
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