This is my own recipe for Ocean Banana Blossom AKA vegan fish! I experimented with different flours and flavours to create the perfect batter coating. Have you ever wondered what to cook a vegan instead of fish? Look no further! This is wonderful with french fries, mayonaise and fresh lemon. Keep a can of banana blossom in the cupboard for a quick and easy, tasty alternative to fish.
Ocean Banana Blossom
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Frying pan
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornflour
- 1 cup gram (chickpea) flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 sheets Nori paper
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1 can banana blossom (usually containes four sections)
Instructions
- Shred or chop the nori paper into small pieces
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl EXCEPT the banana blossom
- Add water slowly until you have a pourable batter
- Carefully drain the delicate banana blossom and place on kitchen paper
- Gently place the blossom in the batter and spoon over mixture until covered.
- Heat cooking oil ready for deep frying
- Gently place the blossom pieces one by one into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden.
- Drain on kitchen paper, and sprinkle with a little salt.
- Enjoy!
I created all these recipes to feed a non vegan in my household. I only cook food I know everyone will enjoy. My son pestered me to write down my recipes, so here I am sharing them on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Ocean Banana Blossom can be eaten in a sandwich, dipped in soy sauce and eaten with rice or on top of some delicious fresh herb mash, as in the video above.
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There are so many amazing alternatives to meat, fish, dairy and eggs. A plant based diet is good for you, your heart and our beautiful planet.
Now…cook off!
Gail x
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