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Sinaraban nga Puso
Banana blossom filled with seasoned pork and coconut, wrapped in leaves, and simmered until tender in a Northern Samar style.
- Prep time
- 40 min
- Cook time
- 55 min
- Yield
- 5
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Ingredients
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Method
- Remove tough outer banana-blossom bracts, slice to expose tender layers, and soak 15 minutes in salted water; rinse and squeeze dry.
- Mix pork, coconut, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, fish sauce, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry a teaspoon of filling and adjust seasoning before assembling.
- Place filling among or around the tender blossom layers, wrap the bundle tightly in softened banana leaves, and tie.
- Set in a wide pot, pour coconut milk around it, add chilies, and simmer covered over low heat for 40–45 minutes.
- Turn once carefully and cook until the pork centre reaches 71°C and the blossom is tender.
- Rest 10 minutes, slice across the bundle, and spoon over the reduced coconut sauce.