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Battered Banana Blossom

Flaky fried banana blossoms are very versatile – try them with chips and (mushy) peas, corn tortilla and salsa, rice, baps or wraps. Adapted from ElephantasticVegan.com.
Servings 0

Ingredients

  • 1 can banana blossoms in brine
  • Frying oil

Flour mix

  • 125 g flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dill
  • 1 1/2 tbsp seaweed flakes

Batter mix

  • 125 g flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • pinch turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp each pickle juice and caper brine or 2 Tbsp pickle juice
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 140 ml sparkling water

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the banana blossoms. In separate bowls, combine the ingredients for the flour mixture and whisk together the batter.
  • In a pot or wok, heat enough frying oil so the banana blossoms can float.
  • Coat the banana blossoms in the flour mixture. Dip in the batter. Carefully lower them in the oil. Let them fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown, flipping them once.
  • Transfer the fried banana blossoms onto kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and whatever else you fancy.