Banana Blossom Fish

Step 1

Rinse and drain the banana blossoms. Using your hands, squeeze any excess water from the banana blossom.

Step 2

Mix the miso paste with a little bit of boiling water to make it a little thinner.

Step 3

Add lemon juice to your banana blossoms and then brush the banana blossoms with miso paste.

Step 4

Wrap the miso banana blossom in nori sheet and set it aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

Mix all batter ingredients in a bowl. The batter should feel light and creamy. If it's too thick, add a little water and mix again.

Step 6

Heat up some oil in a frying pan. The oil should be around 2 cm deep.

Step 7

Using kitchen tongs, take a banana blossom fish and dip it in the batter.

Step 8

Fry until crisp and golden and when ready, place it on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.

Step 9

If using samphire, heat up 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan, add the samphire with a little salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, mixing often.

Step 10

Serve the banana blossom fish with freshly baked chips on the side, samphire and sauce of your choice.