Bananas in Sweet Coconut Milk (Kluai Buat Chi)

Prep time: 40 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2

Bananas in Sweet Coconut Milk (Kluai Buat Chi)

It's a traditional Thai dessert made with semi-ripe Nam Wa bananas cooked in sweet coconut milk, creating a simple yet delicious treat that is both comforting and popular. It is often served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.

Ingredients

Steps

  • Cooking Bananas in Sweet Coconut Milk (Kluai Buat Chi) 🍌🥥:

    1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the bananas for about 15 minutes until softened. Immediately transfer them to cold water to stop the cooking process.

      Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the bananas for about 15 minutes until softened.Immediately transfer them to cold water to stop the cooking process.

    2. Peel the bananas and cut them into small cubes or bite-sized pieces. Toss them in arrowroot starch, making sure they are evenly coated.

      Peel the bananas and cut them into small cubes or bite-sized pieces.Toss them in arrowroot starchmaking sure bananas are evenly coated

    3. Shake off any excess starch to prevent the coconut milk mixture from becoming too thick.

      Shake off any excess starch to prevent the coconut milk mixture from becoming too thick.

    4. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the coated banana pieces. Stir gently to prevent sticking. Boil until the starch turns translucent and fully cooks. Transfer to cold water and set aside.

      Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the coated banana pieces. Stir gently to prevent sticking.Boil until the starch turns translucent and fully cooks. Transfer to cold water and set aside.

    5. In a pot, combine coconut milk, pandan leaf, sugar, salt, and palm sugar. Heat over low to medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

      In a pot, combine coconut milk, pandan leafIn a pot, combine coconut milk, pandan leaf, sugarIn a pot, combine coconut milk, pandan leaf, sugar, saltIn a pot, combine coconut milk, pandan leaf, sugar, salt, and palm sugar.

    6. Add the cooked bananas to the coconut milk mixture and gently stir. Let it simmer for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.

      Add the cooked bananas to the coconut milk mixture and gently stir.

    7. Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for extra aroma.

      Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for extra aroma.

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Tips

Bananas are truly a gift from nature! 🌿🍌 From cooking to festivals, every part of the banana plant has a purpose in Thai culture.

Have you tried any of these Thai banana dishes? Share your favorites in the comments below! 👇😊