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The “more valuable than gold” part of a banana tree, once only fed to pigs, is now turned into a delicious and nutritious salad.

In the past, this part was only used to feed pigs. But now, by combining it with a few ingredients, you can create a refreshing and nutritious salad.

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10 December, 2023

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Although bananas are a familiar fruit and widely grown in Vietnam, not everyone knows that the whole banana plant is a treasure. While bananas are rich in potassium, banana blossoms are rich in fiber, and banana stems also contain a significant amount of nutrients.

Banana stems contain a lot of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and other minerals that are good for health, so they have many positive effects such as weight loss, effective body shaping, improving the immune system, supporting heart health, regulating blood pressure, and stimulating insulin production.

With banana stems as an ingredient, you can eat them with noodles, pho, or mix them in a salad. Let’s learn how to make a delicious sweet and sour banana stem salad with this simple recipe from Phu Nu Today.

1. Ingredients for sweet and sour banana stem salad

– Banana stem: 300 grams

– Lime, kumquat, chili

– Mint leaves, coriander

– Seasonings: Fish sauce, sugar

2. Instructions for making sweet and sour banana stem salad

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

– After buying the banana stem, remove the outer green peels completely. Because the peel is relatively thick, you need to peel it until you see the white peel and gently press your finger on it to feel its softness. Then, slice the banana stem into thin pieces and soak them in a bowl of water for about 5 to 10 minutes.

– Wash the chili, remove the stems, and chop it finely.

– Remove any wilted or discolored leaves from the mint and coriander. Then, wash them thoroughly and cut them into pieces.

Step 2: Prepare the dressing

– Take a clean bowl, add 3 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of lime or kumquat juice, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and chopped chili.

– Use kitchen utensils such as chopsticks, spoons, etc., to stir well until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are mixed together.

Step 3: Mix the salad

– Drain the sliced banana stem and place them in a large bowl. Gradually add the dressing and toss well to make sure the banana stem absorbs the flavors.

– Then, add the mint leaves and coriander pieces and mix well again. Transfer to a serving dish.

After finishing the sweet and sour banana stem salad, it will have a very attractive color with the white color of the banana stem, the green color from the mint leaves and coriander, and the red color from the chili. When eating, you will feel the crunchy and refreshing banana stem combined with the tangy and spicy dressing.

3. Notes when preparing sweet and sour banana stem salad

– Because the banana stem contains a lot of resin, you can soak them in saltwater or lime juice.

– If you don’t have access to fresh banana stems, you can purchase them from outside. However, pay attention to some points to always buy fresh and delicious banana stems:

+ Choose banana stems that have a lot of greenish-white color. You can gently press the banana stem, if it feels soft and tender, it is good to use.

– Depending on your taste preference and to make the sweet and sour banana stem salad more appealing, you can add other ingredients such as pork, shrimp, or chicken to mix in.