Banana Blossom Fish (Beer-Battered)

Name: Banana Blossom Fish (Beer-Battered)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 29 oz can banana blossoms in brine; 2-3 cups frying oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 6 oz cold beer (or sparkling water (3/4 cup)); salt and pepper, to taste; 2-3 dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 piece konbu (about 3 inches large); boiling water; 1 cup vegan mayo; 2 tablespoons finely diced dill pickles (or pickle relish); 2 tablespoons capers (drained and roughly chopped); 2 tablespoons minced white onion; 1 lemon juiced; salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

A vegan-friendly substitute for fried fish. Tender, flaky banana blossoms dipped in a delicious beer batter and fried until light and crispy. Perfect to serve with fries and tartar sauce for vegan fish and chips, or in vegan fried fish tacos.

Updated at: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:35:37 GMT