Ginataang Puso ng Saging

Ingredients for Ginataang Puso ng Saging

• 1 banana flower bud (puso ng saging), outer 2 to 3 layers discarded and thinly sliced
• 250 g pork belly, sliced
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 to 2 red chillies, sliced
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• Oil, for cooking
• Fish sauce, to taste
• 2 tbsp salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Ginataang Puso ng Saging

1. 1.Soak sliced puso ng saging in salted water for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse, and squeeze out its liquid.
2. 2.Heat oil in a wok; sauté onion, ginger, and garlic until aromatic.
3. 3.Add pork and brown on all sides. Add banana blossom and cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4.Add 1 cup water, 1 cup coconut milk, vinegar, and chillies. Cover, boil, then simmer medium-low for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. 5.Season with fish sauce and pepper. Add remaining coconut milk and simmer over medium heat until thick and oily.
6. 6.Turn off the heat and serve with steamed rice.