Comments on: Ubad / The Core of a Banana Stalk

By: Sans Rival

Sans Rival — Sat, 15 May 2010 19:15:10 +0000

Hello,
I grew knowing that banana core, or even young bamboo shoots are called ‘UBOD”,
meaning… the very core/inside the plant trunk.

Am very pleased to have by change come across your site.

Thank you.

By: nonoy

nonoy — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:50:44 +0000

I heard that it is made into a delicious dish in Batanes. It is also prepared as a main ingredient in a curry in India. I think you can use the banana core when you cut the banana tree (use the “saba” or other plantain varieties) while the fruits were ripe or tender enough. In this case, you will get the banana fruit and the banana core.
By the way, I heard the juice from banana trunk has anti-cancer properties. Mix a little juice from banana trunk to a glass or liter of water. The water will then taste the same, but it’s pH balance will become more alkaline, and better for your health. The banana core would also have good antioxidant properties, although it has not been extensively researched on.

By: Johnny come lately

Johnny come lately — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:52:38 +0000

Saan po ba galing ang masarap na ubad o ubod ng saging? Iyong nagbunga na o iyong hindi pa nakakabunga? thanks.

By: UNUSUAL EDIBLES | Little Homestead in the City

UNUSUAL EDIBLES | Little Homestead in the City — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:08:37 +0000

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By: York

York — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:43:35 +0000

Hi MM,

I think the most authentic Ilonggo version of Ubad sang Saging is with Monggo nga Ginlaga and Manok nga Bisaya and with Lemon Grass…that’s soothing…