Aling Conching Dried Banana Blossom - 40g

A traditional Filipino pantry ingredient made from carefully dried banana blossoms (puso ng saging). Known for its mildly earthy flavor and fibrous, meat-like texture, it is commonly used in classic Filipino dishes such as kare-kare, humba, paksiw, and ginataang puso ng saging. Once rehydrated, it absorbs sauces and seasonings well, making it ideal for savory stews, soups, and plant-based recipes.

🌟 Key Features

• Authentic Filipino dried banana blossom

• Convenient long shelf life compared to fresh banana blossom

• Naturally plant-based and versatile

• Adds rich texture to soups, stews, and stir-fries

• Suitable for vegetarian and vegan dishes

• Easy to rehydrate before cooking

• Mild flavor that absorbs seasonings beautifully

🧾 Ingredients

• Banana blossom

🍳 Usage

• Rinse thoroughly and soak in warm water for 15–30 minutes until softened.

• Squeeze out excess water before cooking.

• Add to dishes such as:

  • Kare-Kare

  • Humba

  • Paksiw

  • Ginataang Puso ng Saging

  • Soups and stir-fries

  • Vegan “fish” or meat substitute recipes

Tip: To reduce bitterness, wash and squeeze the blossoms several times before cooking.