Ingredients
- 1 medium banana heart oil 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- salt and pepper to taste ½ cup flour 2 eggs, beaten
- For Burgers : 4 hamburger buns 4 slices American cheese green leaf lettuce, leaves separated tomatoes, sliced thinly mayonnaise ketchup
Directions
- 1Peel and discard the outer, fibrous skin layers of banana heart until you reach the lighter, softer core. Trim off stem and discard. Cut banana core into half and slice thinly. In a bowl of cold salted water, place shredded banana heart and soak for about 15 to 20 minutes. Using hands, squeeze to release bitter sap. Rinse with cold water and with hands, squeeze well to dispel liquid.
- 2In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and cook until limp. Add banana heart and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Add oyster sauce and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from pan and allow to cool. The mixture at this point is mostly dry.
In a bowl, combine sauteed banana heart, flour and eggs. Mix well. Form into 4 uniform-sized patties. - 3In a pan over medium heat, heat about 2 tablespoons oil. Add banana patties and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden and firm. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
