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Banana Blossom Patty
Banana Blossom Patty
"Puso ng saging isn’t just delicious, it is also jam-packed with fiber, minerals and vitamins needed for the body to function well. It helps reduce the risk of anemia and diabetes, for one. Puso ng saging is also specifically beneficial to women who are having challenges with their uterus and menstruation. It is also good with lactating women, as it is a great booster of breastmilk!But in this recipe, we will show you that these beautifully healthy blossoms can also be turned into a burger patty!"
Serves4
Preparation Time45 min
Cooking Time20 min
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- 500 grams banana blossom
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pc small red onion, minced
- black pepper
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- salt
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
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If you can't find sliced puso ng saging from the market, you may need to prepare this yourself. Remove the mature parts of the puso and cut it into 4 parts. Wash and put them into a pot and boil until soft. Remove from heat and let it cool.
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Once cooled, chop them into tiny bits. Squeeze and strain the chopped banana blossom to remove excess water and sap.
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Mix in garlic, onion, bread crumbs, and one large egg. Mix until fully incorporated.
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Season with ground black pepper and salt. Mix well.
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Get about 1/4 cup of the mixture and shape into a ball using your hands. carefully flatten it into a patty shape.
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Heat pan with oil and fry the patties until golden brown. Drain excess oil.
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Serve with either hot rice or burger bun with tomatoes, lettuce and mayo!
