Thai Culinary Banana Blossom Kebabs with Ginger-Garlic Marinade

Name: Thai Culinary Banana Blossom Kebabs with Ginger-Garlic Marinade
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Banana Blossoms; Garlic; Ginger; Soy Sauce; Lime Juice; Brown Sugar; Sesame Oil; Chili Flakes; Salt; Red Bell Pepper; Yellow Bell Pepper; Onion; Cherry Tomatoes; Wooden Skewers; Coconut Milk; Peanut Butter; Soy Sauce; Lime Juice; Fresh Cilantro; Toasted Sesame Seeds

Exotic, flavorful skewers with a zesty ginger-garlic marinade

These banana blossom kebabs offer a unique twist with tropical flair, perfect for a plant-based meal or appetizer.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Banana Blossom Marinade

Banana Blossoms

2 large, cleaned and sectioned

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ginger

1-inch piece, grated

Soy Sauce

1/4 cup

Lime Juice

2 tablespoons

Brown Sugar

1 tablespoon

Sesame Oil

1 tablespoon

Chili Flakes

1 teaspoon

Salt

To taste

For the Skewers

Red Bell Pepper

1, cut into chunks

Yellow Bell Pepper

1, cut into chunks

Onion

1, cut into wedges

Cherry Tomatoes

Wooden Skewers

8, soaked in water

For the Dressing

Coconut Milk

1/4 cup

Peanut Butter

1 tablespoon

Soy Sauce

1 teaspoon

Lime Juice

Juice of half a lime

For the Garnish

Fresh Cilantro

2 tablespoons, chopped

Toasted Sesame Seeds

1 teaspoon

Preparation

Marinating the Banana Blossoms

Combine Marinade Ingredients

In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili flakes, and salt.

Coat the Blossoms

Add banana blossom sections and toss to coat thoroughly.

Chill

Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.

Preparing the Skewers

Thread Ingredients

Thread banana blossoms and vegetables alternately onto the soaked skewers.

Ensure all ingredients are uniformly cut for even cooking.

Make the Dressing

Mix coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, and lime juice for the dressing.

Preheat Grill

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Cooking Process

Grilling the Skewers

Grill skewers for about 8-10 minutes, rotating until evenly charred.

Maintain medium-high heat.

Dressing the Skewers

Brush lightly with dressing during the last minute of grilling.

Drizzling & Garnishing

Drizzle with coconut dressing upon serving and sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Plating & Serving