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Sri Lanka Vegan Banana Blossom Curry
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>Banana blossoms are a popular vegan substitute for meat! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: veganphysicist.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 2
Vegan!
Ingredients
1
Banana blossom
2 tablespoons
Oil
1 sprig
Curry leaves (optional)
1/2 of an
Onion (sliced)
2 cloves
Garlic (sliced)
1 knob
Fresh ginger (grated)
1
Chili pepper (sliced lengthwise)
1 1/4 cups
Coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon
Chili powder
1/4 teaspoon
Chili flakes
1 teaspoon
Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Tamarind juice
OR lime juice
Step by Step Instructions
- Peel the outermost layers of the banana blossom and cut the remaining portions into quarters and put them into a bowl of water. Peel the small hard pistils out of the flowers, then chop the flowers up and add them to the bowl of water.
- Heat the oil to medium-high in a skillet, then fry the curry leaves for a few seconds (if using). Add the prepared onion, garlic, and chili pepper until they are golden.
- Drain and rinse the banana blossom, then squeeze out the water.
- Add the fresh ginger, the spices, and the banana blossom to the skillet and let cook for 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk and let cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add the Tamarind or lime juice, taste and season as desired, then serve with rice.