Banana Blossoms are the tender white hearts of the unopened, large, red tear-shaped banana flower. Banana Blossoms are a part of Thai, Vietnamese and Filipino cuisine and are used as a vegetable. They can be eaten raw or cooked and are used mainly in salads and soups. In the West finding fresh banana blossoms can be difficult, making canned Banana Blossoms in Brine convenient to use.
Banana Blossoms in Brine can be used to cook many traditional Thai dishes like curry or served as a vegetable with spicy Thai chili pastes. Banana blossoms are a little crunchy and somewhat like an artichoke. The Aroy-D brand banana blossoms are freshly processed for the highest quality. Banana blossom is cut in chunk pieces.
To prepare, be sure to rub the banana blossoms with lemon juice or soak in a solution of water and lemon juice, to prevent discoloration upon exposure to air.
