Make this Ginataang Puso ng Saging to create a healthy dish that is so delicious even your children will have fun eating it. With the meaty texture of the banana heart, even if you add a small amount of pork in, it will still feel as if each bite is filled with perfectly cooked meat.
It is not often that you are able to experience the delightful flavor of a banana heart. Only a few restaurants and carinderias sell them, making them somewhat of a rare delicacy in the city unless you know how to cook it. So, to allow you to get a taste and share this joy with your loved ones, here is the recipe to this mouthwatering dish.
Ginataang Puso ng Saging
Ingredients
For Sautéing:
- Oil, for sautéing
- 150 g. pork, diced
- Season with salt
For the Seasoning:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup onion, minced
- ¼ cup dried small shrimp
- 1 Tbsp. ginger, minced
- ⅓ cup vinegar
- Fish sauce, to taste
- 1 cup water
For the Banana Heart:
- 1 pc. banana heart, par cooked
- 3 cups coconut cream
- 3 pcs. green chili
Instructions
- In a pan, heat the oil. Sauté the pork. Season with salt.
- Boil the banana heart in salted water beforehand. Cut the par cooked banana heart in half and remove the core. Slice it into thick strips.
- When the pork has browned, add the garlic, onion, dried shrimp, and ginger. Season with vinegar and fish sauce. Pour in the water. Cover and let it simmer 5 - 8 minutes, or until the pork softens.
- Once the sauce is simmer, and the pork is almost tender, add in the sliced banana heart. Toss, then let it simmer.
- When the banana heart has been fully incorporated, add in the coconut cream. Mix. Toss in the green chilies. Cover and leave it to cook.
This delectable Ginataang Puso ng Saging has such an appetizing flavor profile, making it a dish that carries with it the memories of families gathering together on the dining table. Whether you have tasted it in the past or simply want to try it for the first time, this dish will surely be a delightful experience that will have you cooking it again and again.
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