Ginataang Puso ng Saging

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December 10,2023

Ginataang Puso ng Saging

Ginataang Puso ng Saging is a Filipino dish wherein banana blossoms are cooked in coconut milk (or coconut cream). Protein and seafood such as ground pork and shrimp can be added depending on your preference.

The word “Ginataan” is a Filipino term that means to cook in coconut milk or coconut cream. “Puso ng Saging”, on the otherhand, literally means Banana blossoms.

This dish is quick and easy to cook, as long as the banana blossoms have been prepped beforehand.

Start by peeling the outer bud of the blossom and discard. Slice the banana blossom into thin pieces. Soak it in white vinegar (you can also add salt) for at least 15 minutes before rinsing. Make sure to wring as tight as you can to let the sap out. Note: soaking longer will give you better results.Prepare coconut milk by mixing Knorr Ginataang Gulay mix and water until the powder dilutes completely. Set aside. This will be used later in the middle of the process.

Start cooking by sautéing garlic and onion in cooking pot. This recipe makes use of ground pork as a protein ingredient. Add pork and saute until it browns. Add the prepared banana blossom afterwards. Continue sautéing and then add vinegar. Cook for around 2 minutes.

Next, pour that gata mixture and add chili peppers if desired. I am using Knorr Ginataang Gulay mix because it has already most of the flavors that I need. There is no need to add extra seasoning, unless you need to. An example of this is the extra ground black pepper that I added. You can also cook other dishes with it. Ginataang Gulay is one of my favorites.