Classic Vietnamese Banana Flower Salad Recipe

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Classic Vietnamese Banana Flower Salad
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
247
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet. Sauté the shallots until golden brown. Leave them in the oil, and set aside to cool.
  2. Squeeze fresh lime juice into the bowl of water. This will be used to prevent the banana flower slices from turning brown.
  3. Peel back the dark purple layers of the banana flower until you reach layers with just a hint of purple. Using a mandoline, slice the banana flower into thin rings, beginning at the point and slicing about three-quarters of the way down. The rings will look similar to onion rings. Immediately soak the rings in the lime water until ready to use. Set aside.
  4. Once the oil is cool, mix in half of the mint leaves and half of the Thai basil with the sautéed shallots.
  5. Mix the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl. Heat lovers will want to add more chili.
  6. When you slice the banana flower, you will end up with small bits from the center of the flower. Strain these out using a spoon. Don’t worry if you don’t get all of them. Remove the banana flower from the water, and combine with the shallot/mint/basil mixture, chopped peanuts, and remainder of the fresh mint and basil.
  7. Toss in the dressing, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 246.56 Kcal (1032 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.34g 25%
Cholesterol 32.24mg 11%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 470.66mg 10%
Total Carbs 17.47g 6%
Sugars 4.76g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5.63g 23%
Protein 8.65g 17%
Vitamin C 22mg 37%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 178.5mg 992%
Calcium 88.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.11 Kcal (742 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.74g 25%
Cholesterol 23.16mg 11%
Sodium 178.86mg 10%
Potassium 338.08mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.55g 6%
Sugars 3.42g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4.04g 23%
Protein 6.21g 17%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 37%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 49%
Iron 128.2mg 992%
Calcium 63.9mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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