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Ginataang Puso ng Saging
A creamy and savory Bicolano dish featuring tender banana hearts cooked in rich coconut milk, often spiced with chili peppers.
⏱️ 45 minutes • 👥 Serves 6 • 📊 Easy • 👨‍🍳 By Ulam Today
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐1 medium-sized, sliced thinly Puso ng Saging (Banana Heart)
☐4 cups Gata (Thick Coconut Milk)
☐2 cups Tubig (Water)
☐2-3 pieces, sliced (adjust to your spice preference, bes!) Sili (Chili Peppers)
☐1 medium-sized, chopped Sibuyas (Onion)
☐3 cloves, minced Bawang (Garlic)
☐2 tablespoons Patis (Fish Sauce)
☐to taste Asin (Salt)
☐to taste Paminta (Pepper)
☐1/2 cup, young jackfruit, thinly sliced Langka (Jackfruit) - optional
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. Sauté the bawang and sibuyas until fragrant, 'di ba?
2. Add the sili and sauté for a few seconds. Careful with the heat, ha! Don't burn it.
3. Add the puso ng saging and sauté until slightly softened. Para mas masarap!
4. Pour in the tubig and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Gradually add the gata, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Ang arte mo naman!
6. Season with patis, asin, and paminta. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Wag puro asin, ha?
7. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the puso ng saging is tender and the sauce has thickened. 'Yan na 'yun!
8. If using langka, add it during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Tips
Para ma-achieve mo 'yung creamy texture, make sure you add the gata gradually and stir constantly. 'Wag puro emote, action! Also, don't overcook the banana heart, kundi it will become mushy. Ayoko nun!
Luto Time: 45 mins
Serves: 6
Easy

Ginataang Puso ng Saging

A creamy and savory Bicolano dish featuring tender banana hearts cooked in rich coconut milk, often spiced with chili peppers.

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How to Cookhow to luto
1Sauté the bawang and sibuyas until fragrant, 'di ba?
2Add the sili and sauté for a few seconds. Careful with the heat, ha! Don't burn it.
3Add the puso ng saging and sauté until slightly softened. Para mas masarap!
4Pour in the tubig and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
5Gradually add the gata, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Ang arte mo naman!
6Season with patis, asin, and paminta. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Wag puro asin, ha?
7Simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the puso ng saging is tender and the sauce has thickened. 'Yan na 'yun!
8If using langka, add it during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Tipstips

Para ma-achieve mo 'yung creamy texture, make sure you add the gata gradually and stir constantly. 'Wag puro emote, action! Also, don't overcook the banana heart, kundi it will become mushy. Ayoko nun!