Banana Blossom Salad Recipe

Name: Banana Blossom Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small banana blossoms, or 4 cups well-packed finely julienned banana blossom strips; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 4 tablespoons White Vinaigrette, recipe follows; 2 cups shredded, poached chicken breast; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 ruby red grapefruit, sectioned and each segment torn into thirds, optional; 2 teaspoons chopped rau rum (Vietnamese mint), or regular mint; 6 tablespoons chili fish sauce; 4 tablespoons crispy shallot flakes; 4 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

2 small banana blossoms, or 4 cups well-packed finely julienned banana blossom strips
2 tablespoons white vinegar
4 tablespoons White Vinaigrette, recipe follows
2 cups shredded, poached chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 ruby red grapefruit, sectioned and each segment torn into thirds, optional
2 teaspoons chopped rau rum (Vietnamese mint), or regular mint
6 tablespoons chili fish sauce
4 tablespoons crispy shallot flakes
4 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts

1
Peel off and discard the tough, old outer layers (called bracts) of the banana blossom.
2
Use a Japanese mandolin with the thinnest setting and cut into fine julienne strips; immediately plunge into large bowl of cold water and the white vinegar.
3
When ready to prepare the salad, remove the julienne strips and shake off the tiny white buds (chopped up baby buds).
4
Rinse and drain.
5
Squeeze dry of the excess water.
6
Place 4 cups well packed strips into a bowl.
7
Add the white vinaigrette and toss for a few seconds.
8
Pour off the excess liquid.
9
In a separate bowl, toss the shredded chicken with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
10
Add the grapefruit, rau rum, and chili fish sauce and mix together thoroughly.
11
To serve, mound the salad equally onto 4 separate plates.
12
Top each salad with 1 tablespoon crispy shallot flakes and 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts.
13
Serve immediately.
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1 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup white vinegar
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1 cup water
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Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
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Set aside.
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Chef's Note: Chef Khai's kitchen is stocked with this simple white vinaigrette in large amounts.
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He uses it as a rinse to rid unwanted raw flavors.
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It also lightly seasons salad ingredients with a delicate sweet and sour pickled taste.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small banana blossoms, or 4 cups well-packed finely julienned banana blossom strips, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 4 tablespoons White Vinaigrette, recipe follows, 2 cups shredded, poached chicken breast, and more.

Yes, Banana Blossom Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banana Blossom Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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