Easy & Delicious Vegan Banana Blossom Salad for Full Moon Day

Are you looking for a delicious and simple vegan banana blossom salad recipe for the Full Moon Day? Let’s explore two ways to make vegan banana blossom salad: a traditional method and an innovative version with mashed tofu, both easy to prepare right at home!

Vegan banana blossom salad is a light and refreshing dish, perfect for vegetarian days, especially the Full Moon Day. With its crispy, tangy flavor, this salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Let’s learn how to make vegan banana blossom salad with [Sổ Tay Món Ăn] now!

1. Traditional Tangy Vegan Banana Blossom Salad

Traditional tangy vegan banana blossom salad

Ingredients for Traditional Tangy Vegan Banana Blossom Salad for 4 People

• Banana blossom: 1
• Bean sprouts: 100 gr
• Carrot: 1
• Roughly crushed roasted peanuts: 100 gr
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Chili: 2
• Coriander and mint: 20 gr
• Seasonings: 30 gr (salt, fish sauce alternative, sugar, vinegar…)

Preparation

Ingredient Preparation

• Banana blossom: Prepare according to the instructions at the end of the article.
• Carrot: Wash, peel, then julienne into thin, long strips.
• Bean sprouts: Wash thoroughly, removing all hulls during the process.
• Coriander, mint: Pick young stems, wash clean, shake dry, then chop finely.
• Garlic and chili: Mince finely.

Preparing ingredients for traditional vegan banana blossom salad

Prepping vegetables for a traditional vegan banana blossom salad

Making the Banana Blossom Salad

• Place banana blossom, julienned carrots, and bean sprouts in a bowl. Add lime juice and mix well. Then, add seasonings: sugar, salt, vegetarian fish sauce, and vinegar to taste.
• After mixing, add minced garlic and let the banana blossom marinate for about 10-15 minutes before serving. Finally, sprinkle roughly crushed roasted peanuts on top to keep them crispy.

Mixing the traditional vegan banana blossom salad ingredients

Finished Dish

• Your finished product is a plate of crispy, tangy banana blossom salad for the whole family to enjoy. Not only can all family members eat it, but it’s also an addictive dish for husbands’ gatherings.

A plate of finished traditional tangy vegan banana blossom salad

2. Vegan Banana Blossom Salad with Mashed Tofu

Vegan banana blossom salad featuring mashed tofu

Ingredients for Vegan Banana Blossom Salad with Mashed Tofu for 4 People

• Banana blossom: 1
• Tofu: 2 pieces
• Carrot: 1
• Bean sprouts: 100 gr
• Peanuts: 150 gr
• Chives: 50 gr
• Lemon: 1
• Chili: 1
• Herbs: 10 gr
• Seasonings: 30 gr (vegetarian fish sauce, salt, sugar, MSG…)
• Ripe coconut: 1
• Soy sauce: 6 tablespoons
• Seasoning powder: 4 tablespoons
• Salt: 2 teaspoons

Preparation

Ingredient Preparation

• Banana blossom: Prepare according to the instructions at the end of the article.
• Tofu: Blanch in boiling water to clean, drain, then mash in a bowl with a fork.
• Peanuts: Roast over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown and not burnt. When the kernels start to split and the skins become darker and easier to peel, turn off the heat.
• Carrot: Peel clean, then julienne into small strips, about 5 cm long.
• Bean sprouts, chives, herbs: Wash clean, then chop into short pieces, similar in length to the carrots. Chili: Remove stem and seeds, then chop finely.

Preparing ingredients for vegan banana blossom salad with mashed tofu

Making the Dressing for the Salad

• Ripe coconut: Grate or blend finely. Roast the grated coconut in a pan until fragrant, then add 2 bowls of filtered water and bring to a boil.
• Once the water boils, add seasoning powder, salt, sugar, and soy sauce, stirring well. Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the dressing thickens, then remove from heat and let cool. Finally, add the finely chopped chili.

Preparing the dressing for vegan banana blossom salad with mashed tofu

Making the Banana Blossom Salad

• Place the cleaned and soaked banana blossom, mashed tofu, roasted peanuts, julienned carrots, chopped chives, and chopped bean sprouts all into a large bowl.
• Then, gradually add the prepared dressing to the mixture, stirring well with each spoonful.
• Use gloves or chopsticks to mix thoroughly, adding dressing as you mix the ingredients.
• For a better-tasting salad, squeeze in a few drops of lemon juice to enhance the flavor.

Mixing the ingredients for the vegan banana blossom salad with mashed tofu

Finished Dish

• Finally, you will have an attractive and delicious vegan banana blossom and tofu salad, just as good as any savory salad. The crispy banana blossom and carrot strands, combined with the tanginess of lemon and the richness of tofu and peanuts, will stimulate diners’ palates without feeling heavy.

A beautiful plate of finished vegan banana blossom salad with mashed tofu

Tips for Choosing Good Banana Blossoms

• Good banana blossoms will have a deep red color, fresh skin with a white powdery layer, feel firm and heavy when held.

How to Prepare Banana Blossoms

• Prepare a basin with enough clean water, mixing in a little salt and vinegar.
• Next, thinly slice the banana blossom and immerse the slices into the prepared water. This step is crucial as it helps the banana blossom stay white and crispy. Skipping this step will cause the banana blossom to turn dark and lose its crispness, making the dish less appealing.
• Remove the banana blossom from the water once it has released its sap, then rinse again with water and drain thoroughly.
• You can taste a strand of banana blossom to check for bitterness and observe if it has turned dark; if it has, it means you haven’t soaked it long enough or used too little salt.

With these two vegan banana blossom salad recipes, we hope you succeed and enjoy a delicious meal for the Full Moon Day. We wish you success in making and savoring this flavorful vegan banana blossom salad!

If you want to try other vegan salads, check out Green Mango Salad (Vegan) for more rich options for your meal.