Can We Eat Raw Banana Stem

Banana stem looses colour and flavor within days so it needs to be eaten the day it’s harvested.  The freshest stem is used raw while a day old or not so tender ones can be cooked or stir-fried into a ‘palya’. Banana stem is also extremely healthy.

Can I eat raw banana stem?

Banana stem can be cooked or consumed raw in juice form. The stem is cooked in various ways in South Indian cuisine and in some parts of West Bengal.

Are all banana stems edible?

All parts of the banana plant are edible, and though the fruits are the most commonly consumed portion of the plant, the leaves and stalks are also used for a variety of culinary applications in Asia.