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Kilawing Puso ng Saging

BY :Bebs | Published: 06/01/ 2022 | Updated:06/01/ 2022 | 4 Comments

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This Kilawing Puso ng Saging with shrimp is a unique Filipino banana flower recipe that is delicious and very simple to make plus budget-friendly too! Pair it with your favorite fried fish or meat and steamed rice for a nutritious meal that the whole family would surely enjoy.

This Kilawing Puso ng Saging with shrimp is a unique Filipino banana flower recipe.

As I have mentioned in my previous post, specifically Banana Chips, banana trees are typically seen almost everywhere in our country! And not only can we benefit from their fruits but also their leaves, trunk, and even the banana heart, which is the main ingredient of today's recipe - the Kilawing Puso ng Saging.

  • What is Kilawing Puso ng Saging?
  • Ingredients in cooking Kilawing Puso ng Saging
  • How to Serve and Store
  • Recipe Video
  • Foxy Tips in cooking Kilawing Puso ng Saging
  • Printable Recipe
  • Kilawing Puso ng Saging Recipe
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What is Kilawing Puso ng Saging?

Kilawing Puso ng Saging is a Filipino "vegetable" dish made with a banana 'heart' which is actually the flower or bud of a banana tree. It is cut thinly and sautΓ©ed in onion, garlic, and meat or shrimp then simmered in vinegar and water until tender. This dish is so easy to prepare and not only is it super economical, it is very nutritious to boot!

Why is it called banana heart? It is referred to as such because the banana flower has a pointy-heart shape and the outer petals are normally deep red, and the ensemble resembles a heart. The outer/older petals are not edible because they become tough and chewy. You have to peel off the petals until you reach the paler ones.

Kilawing Puso ng Saging is a Filipino vegetable dish made with thinly sliced banana heart.

Kilawin vs Kinilaw

These two terms are often used interchangeably since they both use vinegar and were both derived from the Visayan word "kilaw" meaning "to eat raw". Kilawin is prepared with grilled or lightly cooked meat, while Kinilaw uses raw fresh meat, usually seafood or fish which is similar to ceviche.

Kilawin is an olden cooking method since pre-colonial times. Traditionally, citrus fruits like calamansi, lime, and lemon are used as acids to cook off the dish. But the natives along the coastal areas use palm vinegar (sukang sasa) or coconut vinegar (sukang tuba) as these trees grow there abundantly.

Ingredients in cooking Kilawing Puso ng Saging

Ingredients in cooking Kilawing Puso ng Saging
  • Banana Heart or banana blossom- Choose the light-colored banana heart rather than the darker one as it is β€œyounger”. The younger banana blossoms have a lighter taste and sweet tangy taste than the mature ones.
  • Shrimp - 61/70 or 51/60 count per pound (extra small) is best used for this recipe. You can buy the peeled and frozen shrimp, but of course, fresh is always best.
  • Fish Sauce – adds a savory, umami flavor to the dish. If not available, you can also use salt.
  • Vinegar β€“White vinegar is used in this recipe. You could also use cane vinegar, calamansi, or lemon juice as alternatives.
  • Rock Salt + water - to soak the banana heart slices to remove the bitter sap.
  • Garlic and Onion are the aromatics used in this recipe.
  • Oil - you may use canola, vegetable or olive oil.
  • Pepper

Preparing the Banana Heart

Steps on how to cook Kilawing Puso ng Saging.

Before you proceed with cooking the banana heart, here are the steps to properly prepare it:

  1. Trim off the stem of the banana heart. Peel and discard the outer layers until you reach the lighter and softer core.
  2. Cut the core in half and slice thinly. Soak the shredded banana blossom in salted cold water for about 15-20 minutes, then squeeze to remove the bitter sap.
  3. Using a colander or strainer, rinse under cold running water and drain well.

How to Serve and Store

Kilawing puso ng saging in a serving bowl with fried fish and steamed rice.

Kilawing Puso ng Saging can be served as a main or side dish. It is best served with fried or grilled fish or chicken, and of course, lots of steamed rice.

Place leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a saucepan over low heat until heated through. Or you can also pop it in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

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Foxy Tips in cooking Kilawing Puso ng Saging

  • After adding the vinegar, cook the acidity off by allowing it to boil uncovered and without stirring for a few minutes.
  • If your dish turns out to be too sour, add a little bit of sugar to balance out the acidity.
  • Aside from shrimp, you may also use slices of pork belly, beef, squid, clam, or mussels.
  • To make this dish vegan, replace the meat with fried tofu cubes and the fish sauce with salt.
  • To add a kick of spice to your dish, you can add a couple of chopped Thai chili peppers or green chilis.

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Kilawing Puso ng Saging with Shrimp is a hearty and healthy dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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Kilawing Puso ng Saging Recipe

5 from 2 votes
A perfect harmony of sour and savory, this hearty and healthy Kilawing Puso ng Saging with shrimp recipe is not only delicious and very simple to make but it is budget-friendly too! Pair it with your favorite fried fish or meat and steamed rice for a nutritious meal that the whole family would surely enjoy.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Soaking Time 15 minutes mins
Course :Main Course, Side Dish
Servings =6
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 large banana heart (puso ng saging)
  • 2 tablespoons rock salt for soaking
  • water for soaking
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 200 grams small shrimp peeled, deveined, head & tail off
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled & minced
  • 1 medium onion peeled & chopped
  • Β½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 5 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1-2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • 1 large banana heart (puso ng saging), 2 tablespoons rock salt, water
    Cut off the stem of the banana heart and discard. Peel the outer layers until a softer core is reached. Cut the banana heart into thin slices and place banana heart slices in a large bowl with water enough to cover. Add rock salt and with hands massage banana heart slices. Soak for about 15 minutes. (see Preparing the banana heart)
  • Massage the banana heart slices again, drain and squeeze out the liquid from the banana heart slice. Discard liquid.
  • 2 tablespoons oil, 200 grams small shrimp
    In a wide pan. heat oil over low-medium heat. Cook shrimp until it turns orange. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 3 cloves garlic, 1 medium onion
    Increase to medium heat and saute onion and garlic until limp and aromatic. Add banana heart slices and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Β½ teaspoon ground pepper, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 5 tablespoons vinegar
    Add fish sauce and ground pepper. Cook for about a minute. Add vinegar. Simmer for about 5 minutes, uncovered & without stirring.
  • 1-2 cups water
    Pour in water. Lower heat and cover. Simmer until banana heart slices are fully cooked and tender. Add cooked shrimp and cook for a minute.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.2mg
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  1. Cristy says

    November 03, 2024 at 9:04 pm

    5 stars
    You did very simple and easy to follow and straight to the recipe. Thank you for sharing n notice you hsve other nice recipes. I like to know or hsve it. Cristy

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    • Bebs says

      December 12, 2024 at 11:40 am

      Glad you like this recipe, Cristy. And do try our other recipes and I am sure you will love them too.

      Reply
  2. LJ says

    July 18, 2024 at 11:13 am

    Wow, so good this dish..

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  3. Babah Ibanez says

    August 06, 2023 at 1:13 am

    5 stars
    Simple recipe for authentic kilawin flavour.

    Reply

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