Drying Banana Blossoms

DRYING BANANA BLOSSOMS                    

Materials needed:
                  
1 tbsp. sodium metabisulfite                 
4 cups water                   
banana blossoms                      
sugar, vinegar, soy sauce                 
cheese cloth

Procedure 

1. Dissolve one tablespoon sodium metabisulfite in four cups water and boil the
    solution.

2. Strip apart banana blossoms, wrap in cheesecloth, and blanch in the boiling
    solution for 5 minutes. Drain in a large strainer. 

3. Mix equal quantities of sugar, vinegar and soy sauce, and soak the blanched
    blossoms overnight in this mixture. 

4. Drain, sun-dry, and pack in plastic bags. 
 

Descriptor: Food technology
Descriptor: Banana
Descriptor: Drying

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