Comments on: Banana Hearts Kinilaw

By: Natashya

Natashya — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:09:57 +0000

This is definitely a new one for me! I didn't know such a thing existed. (So sheltered here in Canada) Thank you for introducing us to this exotic fare. last blog post: TWD - Granola Grabbers

By: Kalyn

Kalyn — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:08:12 +0000

So unusual and interesting sounding. Wish I could taste it. I've never even heard of banana hearts! last blog post: Recipe for Garden Veggie Frittata with Chives and Parmesan

By: oggi

oggi — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:30:56 +0000

I love your photos! I will try this recipe soon, looks really good. last blog post: The Breakphast Of Champions

By: Bernadette

Bernadette — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:25:44 +0000

Want to learn how to cook banana heart, i saw it done where the leaves are soaked in salt, squeezed then cooked. Any one know this recipie? last blog post: Eric Kayser’s Baguettes Monge

By: Jude

Jude — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:25:57 +0000

arundathi – Thanks for the tip. I checked out your post and the dish looks good.
joelen – The banana hearts were good – I really liked the texture.
magpie – It looks wild but mild tasting. hope you like it.
js – It’s usually thrown in with kare kare I think. Yeah there aren’t many dishes were banana hearts are the main ingredient.
marija – Thanks. Hope you like the bread!
jescel – Lechon kawali sounds so good right now. Takes so long to make it though.
kat – It’s good stuff – try it!
gills – I’m sure it’ll be fine. I wouldn’t know how to pick out a ripe one though.
wc – Will try to fish sauce dressing – pretty appropriate considering that I buy banana hearts from vietnamese groceries.
lore – Hope you find some…
pixen – Didn’t know what to do with the flowers — should’ve saved them! It can really stain things easily, too so a lot of people don’t bother. I think it’s worth the potential trouble. Thanks!
gay – Will try another recipe that uses more coconut milk.

By: Gay

Gay — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:18:56 +0000

Ay, I want this! Wait till we get puso ng saging from home…

By: pixen

pixen — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:41:03 +0000

I guessed Banana has multi usage like Coconut Also any Southeast Asian and South Asian countries with tropical climates shared alike cuisines of bananas… either with coconut milk, lime juices, seafood, chicken, fish sauces, tamarind and other vegetables. Overall, I love them… I was taught not to waste the little flowers because they are just delicious as the heart of banana. Just remove the hard stamens and blanch as usual… It’s a bit tedious that’s why most people and even restaurants threw that away… and they charged extra for the only the heart of banana

And… i love your blog with all the recipes and beautiful pictures! I ‘m still new in food photography though. Keep up the wonderful work! If you don’t mind I’m adding you to my Foodies Roll…

last blog post: Grilled Nasu With Smoked Bacon And Feta

By: Lore

Lore — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:36:09 +0000

I've never used banana hearts in my cooking but this looks so mouthwatering, wish I could find them here! last blog post: Courgette/ Zucchini Cakes

By: Wandering Chopsticks

Wandering Chopsticks — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:35:25 +0000

Sounds similar to Vietnamese banana blossom salad. Except we use the purple leaves too, only discarding the outer ones. Add fish sauce into the dressing and it’s pretty similar.

By: Gills 'n Thrills

Gills 'n Thrills — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:52:19 +0000

I live in New Orleans and have banana trees in my backyard. Can I use those hearts?