vegetable
Banana stem
Kela ka tana
2.2 g1 teaspoon
7 g1 tablespoon
50 g1 2.5 cm piece
Chopped stem bulk density about 0.45 g/ml; 2.5 cm piece estimated from typical stem diameter.
Instead of Banana stem
Bottle gourdUse the same weight; cut into matchsticks. Cooks 5–8 minutes faster and is softer, with less fibre.
CabbageUse the same weight, shredded; cooks faster and gives no fibrous crunch.
Banana flowerUse the same weight, chopped; more bitter, so blanch first.
