A fresh, tangy salad of shredded banana blossom tossed with grated coconut, onion, chili, curry leaves, and lime juice, served as a side dish.
Instructions
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Remove tough outer petals from the banana blossom. Quarter it and remove the small flowers inside each petal.
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Finely shred the tender inner petals. Soak in cold water with lime juice to prevent browning.
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Drain shredded blossom well and squeeze out excess water.
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Toss with grated coconut, onion, chili, curry leaves, lime juice, salt, and sugar.
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Mix well so the coconut and lime coat every strand of banana blossom evenly.
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Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish alongside rice and fish curry.
Did You Know?
Banana blossoms are so plentiful in the Maldives that this salad was traditionally considered humble food, but it has gained recognition as a nutritious superfood.
The Story Behind Boshi Mashuni
Boshi Mashuni is a testament to the Maldivian principle of using every part of available plants. Banana trees grow abundantly across the islands, and the blossoms that would otherwise go to waste are transformed into this bright, nutritious salad. Like its cousin Mas Huni, this mashuni follows the Maldivian technique of hand-mixing shredded ingredients with coconut and citrus, creating dishes that are greater than the sum of their simple parts.
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