Kilawing Puso ng Saging Recipe

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

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 Time10

Cook Time25

Soaking Time15

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: banana heart, fish sauce, puso ng saging, shrimp, vinegar

Servings:

Calories: 80kcal

Author: Bebs

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
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons fish sauce
5 tablespoons vinegar
1-2 cups water

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Instructions

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)
1 large banana heart (puso ng saging), 2 tablespoons rock salt, water
Massage the banana heart slices again, drain and squeeze out the liquid from the banana heart slice. Discard liquid.
In a wide pan. heat oil over low-medium heat. Cook shrimp until it turns orange. Remove from heat and set aside.
2 tablespoons oil, 200 grams small shrimp
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.
3 cloves garlic, 1 medium onion
Add fish sauce and ground pepper. Cook for about a minute. Add vinegar. Simmer for about 5 minutes, uncovered & without stirring.
½ teaspoon ground pepper, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 5 tablespoons vinegar
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.
1-2 cups water
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter.

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