Retail – TOP-OP BANANA BLOSSOM IN BRINE 565g

Description

Flaky banana blossom in brine, a plant based fish alternative

Banana blossom has become a favourite among plant based cooks, and this TOP OP tin makes it easy to keep on hand. Packed in brine, the blossom has a soft, flaky texture that pulls apart much like the flake of fish, which is why it is so often used as a vegetable alternative in meat free cooking. The 565g tin simply needs draining before you season and cook.

Key Features

• Tender banana blossom with a naturally flaky texture
• A popular plant based alternative to fish
• Packed in brine and ready to drain and cook
• Takes on marinades, spices and batters readily
• Generous 565g tin for curries, bakes and fillets

Serving Ideas

Drain, rinse and pat dry, then coat in a seasoned batter for a meat free take on battered fillets. It also works stirred into curries, folded through fish style pie or flaked into fritters and tacos where it soaks up spice beautifully.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer any unused blossom to a covered container, keep refrigerated and use within a couple of days.

A: On its own it is mild and slightly tangy from the brine. Its real strength is texture, as it flakes and carries whatever seasoning you add. Q: Is it really like fish? A: The texture is similar to flaked white fish, which is why it is popular in plant based versions of battered fish and fish style pies. The flavour comes from how you season it. Q: Do I need to cook it first? A: Drain and rinse it, then cook it into your dish. Seasoning and cooking bring out the best results. Q: Who makes it? A: It is packed under the TOP OP brand by TOP OP Foods, a London based world foods supplier.

About the brand: TOP OP Foods has supplied UK kitchens since 1974. Founded in London, the brand offers a wide range of world foods, from tinned vegetables and pulses to spices and storecupboard staples for home cooks and caterers.