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Thai Banana Blossom Salad Recipe

Thai banana blossom salad served in a bamboo woven dish.
This Thai banana blossom salad recipe is easy to make with minced pork, coconut milk, and spicy chili paste. A fast, healthy, and tasty summer salad!
Praew
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Salad
Serving Size 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 whole limes, quartered
  • 200 g banana blossom, thinly and diagonally sliced
  • 45 ml water
  • 120 g ground pork, or chicken
  • 30 ml coconut milk
  • 22 g Thai chili paste, see notes
  • 15 ml fresh lime juice
  • 15 ml fish sauce
  • 10 g coriander, chopped
  • 30 g shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 chilies, thinly sliced, adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Fill a small saucepan with water, squeeze in both limes, and add their peels.
  • Cut the banana blossom in half and remove the inner part.
  • Slice the banana blossom thinly and diagonally. Add the slices to the lime water to prevent browning.
  • Heat a wok or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add water and cook the ground pork until fully cooked.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pork, coconut milk, Thai chili paste, fresh lime juice, and fish sauce. Stir well.
  • Drain the banana blossom pieces and add them to the bowl along with sliced chilies, shallots, and coriander. Mix well and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Thai chili paste - Use my recipe for Thai chili paste or opt for store-bought.
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 1198mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 59mg
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