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Kluay Buad Chee (Bananas in Coconut Milk)

Kluay Buad Chee (Bananas in Coconut Milk)

Thai
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18 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

18 min · 4 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

260 kcalper person
Protein 3g
Carbs 40g
Fats 10g

About this dish

Just-ripe bananas simmer gently in sweetened, pandan-scented coconut milk until soft, for one of the simplest and most comforting Thai desserts.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Bananasjust ripe, peeled and halved lengthways6 whole
  • Pandan leavestied in a knot2

Tins & Jars

  • Coconut Milk500 ml

Dried Goods

  • Palm sugar50 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Fine sea salt1 pinch

Utensils

  • Saucepan
  • Ladle
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Warm the coconut milk with the palm sugar, salt and pandan leaves in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Bring the coconut milk to a gentle simmer.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Add the halved bananas and simmer for 6 minutes until they are soft and have taken on the flavour of the coconut milk.

Approx. 6 minutes
4

Remove the pandan leaves and ladle the bananas and coconut milk into bowls to serve warm.

Approx. 3 minutes