Filipino Banana Blossoms Sisig

Banana blossoms shine in this Filipino dish, adding freshness and texture to a quick and easy pork saute with a simple, tangy vinegar sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ cup white vinegar
• 2 banana blossoms, sliced crosswise into fine strips
• 1 (16 ounce) pork loin, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sprinkle salt over banana blossoms and knead to release juice. Discard juice.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute garlic until slightly brown and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pork, salt, and pepper; mix well. Cover and cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add banana blossoms, vinegar, and water. Cover and cook until flavors blend, about 5 minutes more.