In the Philippines as well as Hawaii, the small male flowers of Saba and Dippig varieties are typically cooked and eaten. The bud itself can also be eaten as a vegetable, but it must be boiled and the water changed several times to get rid of the bitter taste. In Hawaii, male flowers...
Minatamis na Saging or Banana in Sugar Syrup is a well-loved dessert also known as Kusilbang Saging. Kusilba is a Tagalog word for fruit preserves, similar to marmalades and jams. We use saba (plantains or cardaba bananas) for this dessert. This type of banana has an oval shape and...