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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