Banana Vegan “Pulled Pork” & Slaw Bao Buns
Ingredients
3 Dole bananas, yellow but firm
1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 packet readymade Asian slaw mix
6 bao buns
Handful fresh coriander leaves and toasted sesame seeds to garnish
Method
1. Wash the bananas well then slice each end off. Peel the bananas and scrape out the white part with the edge of a spoon or a paring knife.
2. Using a large fork, shred the banana peels into long thin ribbons then cut them into approx. 5cm lengths. Place in a bowl and add paprika, chilli flakes, mustard and cumin. Mix to combine.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and fry until translucent. Add banana mix and cook for about 5 minutes. Add a little water if the pan looks too dry. (TIP: The riper the bananas are, the quicker they will cook.)
4. Add hoisin sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the banana peels are tender. Taste and season accordingly.
5. Place coleslaw and banana mix in bao buns, garnish generously with coriander and sesame seeds and serve.