DRYING BANANA BLOSSOMS

DRYING BANANA BLOSSOMS

Materials needed:

1 tbsp. sodium metabisulfite

4 cups water

banana blossoms

sugar, vinegar, soy sauce

cheese cloth

Procedure

1. Dissolve one tablespoon sodium metabisulfite in four cups water and boil the solution.

2. Strip apart banana blossoms, wrap in cheesecloth, and blanch in the boiling solution for 5 minutes. Drain in a large strainer.

3. Mix equal quantities of sugar, vinegar and soy sauce, and soak the blanched blossoms overnight in this mixture.

4. Drain, sun-dry, and pack in plastic bags.

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Home made Banana sauce

BANANA SAUCE

Materials needed:

Ripe saba bananas

1 kilo Vinegar

1/4 liter Water

3 3/4 liter Salt

100 gm. Sugar

1 kilo Red pepper

2 pcs. (big) Siling labuyo

15-20 pcs. Powdered pepper

2 tsp. Onions, chopped

1 whole Garlic, minced

1 pc. Red catsup

1 tsp. Cloves

1/3 tsp. Paprika

1/3 tsp. Cinnamon

1/3 tsp. Sodium benzoate

0.08-1% Food coloring: chocolate brown

½ tsp. strawberry red — 1/4 tsp.

Procedure:

1. Remove the banana peelings.

2. Grind the banana with water, sili, chopped onions and garlic.

3. Add the remaining ingredients except sodium benzoate and food coloring.

4. Cook until thick, and sodium benzoate and food coloring. Stir very well.

5. Place in bottles while hot and seal tightly.

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BANANA PEANUT MIX PORRIDGE

BANANA PEANUT MIX PORRIDGE

Banana is a common tropical fruit and is a good source of energy. Peanut is likewise a favorite nibble among children and adults, providing them a good amount of protein and fats. When mixed together, banana and peanut blend in s high-calorie, high protein food best suited for growing children.

Materials need:

(for a kilo of mix)

20 big pcs. banana (saba) unripe 3/4 kilo,

raw peanuts 2 3/4 cups + 6 tablespoons brown sugar

1 1/4 cup water. Continue reading “BANANA PEANUT MIX PORRIDGE”

Banana Pastilyas

 

BANANA PASTILYAS

Materials Needed:

1 kilo (5 cups) mashed ripe bananas (saba or cavendish),

300 gm. (2 1/4 cups) sugar,

Butter or margarine

Utensils needed:

Rolling pin, frying pan, chopping or kneeding board, spatula, kitchen knife, wax paper

Procedure:


1. Prepare the mashed bananas as follows: Boil the ripe bananas (saba or cavendish). Peel and slice into 3 cm. thick.

2. Grind the sliced bananas until it is mashed, add the sugar and cook over slow fire. Stirring should be done constantly until a clear mixture is obtained with the desired consistency. The mixture should not stick to the sides of the frying pan. Continue reading “Banana Pastilyas”