Hi all!
Though bananas are yummy, other parts of the plant can be used as well. Check below for great ideas!!!!!! If you have others, please comment below.
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The following is an excerpt from one of the best books ever!!!!!
"Growing Tasty Tropical Plants* (like....) *in any home, anywhere.
by Laurelynn G. Martin and Byron E. Martin
copyright 2010 by Storey Publishing
210 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
Storey Publishing : Books for Country Living Since 1983
Leaves - Wrap foods in banana leaves to seal in moisture and nutrients. Good candidates include codfish with herbs, or a favorite Thai dish of stcky rice and coconut milk porridge (khao dome). A small pork roast or beef roast can be slow-cooked in banana leaves for delicious flavor
pseudostems - the hearts (insides of banana stems) are eaten as a vegetable in Southeast Asia. They are rinsed several times in salt water, chopped, and then cooked in lime juice and coconut milk for flavor.
flowers- In Southeast Asia, the banana flower is considered a delicacy
and is often chopped up and stir-fried with spices. For a special touch, use the magenta colored banana flower as a serving dish. The flower is said to be an effective cure for painful menstrual disorders and is also considered good for lactating mothers; it is high in vitamins A and C.
Green bananas- Unripe bananas can be sliced and fried in oil, then served as chips.
Ripe bananas - A great source of Vitamin B6 and potassium. Slice them onto cereal or eat them straight up. Ripe bananas make a delicious puree for cooking.
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I hope this brings out the chef in all of us!
Sincerely,
Kbud