Banana Blossom Guinatan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb banana blossom
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper
1 cup thick coconut milk

Preparation

Discard tough outer layers and slice the blossom thinly, first cutting it in two lengthways if it is large.
Put the slices in a bowl, sprinkle with a tablespoon of salt, rubbing it well inches Leave for 10-15 minutes, squeeze out juices, rinse under cold water and squeeze dry.
Heat oil in a wok or frying pan and saute onion and garlic until golden brown.
Add tomato, stir for 3 minutes.
Add banana blossom and vinegar and bring to the boil.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Taste and add salt and pepper as required.
Cook until blossom is tender, then stir in coconut milk and remove from heat.
Serve with rice.