Kim Fay is the author of Communion, about her travels in Vietnam. Her sister, who took the pictures in the book, has a recipe for a Banana Flower Salad (below). Hear Kim on Good Food tomorrow. Here’s ...

Description: A darkish purple teardrop-shaped blossom that grows on a banana tree. Also called a banana blossom and (regrettably) vazhai poo. Prep: Slice off the bottom stem and peel away the ...

If you are searching for an aromatic, exotic plant for your garden, look no further than the banana shrub (Magnolia figo). Growing up to 10 feet in height with elegant cup-shaped blooms in hues of ...

This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles. The ribbed, reddish-purple, football-sized and -shaped pod in the produce aisle at Asian markets is a banana blossom, ...

Discard tough outer layers of the banana flower. Steam or boil for 15 minutes (or cover with wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes). When cool enough to handle, cut in quarters lengthways, then ...

Discard tough outer layers of the banana flower. Steam or boil for 15 minutes (or cover with wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes). Cool to lukewarm, halve lengthways and slice in thin slices ...