By Chef Jo Ann Kim

June 2021

2-4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small banana blossom, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 small green papaya or 1/2 green mango, shredded
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 golden beet, shredded
  • 1/3 cup tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/3 cup radicchio, shredded
  • 1 small shallot, sliced
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp roasted jungle nuts, chopped
  • FOR THE DRESSING
  • 2 limes, zest and juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce, or tamari
  • 1 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 thai chili, deseeded and minced
  • 1 small garlic, minced

Steps

  • Soak banana blossom in a bowl with iced water and 1/2 lime, juiced. Set aside for twenty minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture and set blossoms aside.
  • Fry shallots in oil until crisp, and let cool on paper towel.
  • Make dressing. Then together salad vegetables and blossoms in a large bowl along with dressing, topping with fried shallots to serve.
  • Enjoy!