Kluay buat chi (banana in coconut milk)

The name kluay buat chi literally means bananas ordained as nuns. The Thai name refers to the whiteness of the coconut milk, which recalls the white robes of Buddhist nuns. It takes twenty minutes and very few ingredients, and the salt is what makes it exciting, lifting the flavours of the coconut and palm sugar.

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Method

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1. Peel the bananas, halve them lengthwise, then cut into 4-5 cm pieces.
2. Heat the coconut milk with the water, palm sugar, sugar, salt and pandan leaf in a small pot over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the bananas and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes, until tender but not falling apart. Don't boil hard. ⏱ Timer: 5 min
4. Remove the pandan leaf and serve warm or lukewarm, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

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Tips

• Choose bananas with skins that have turned yellow but which still hold their shape: overripe ones will fall apart in the coconut milk.
• Keep the coconut milk at a bare simmer, because a hard boil makes it split and leaves the sauce oily and grainy.
• Instead of pandan leaf, a small piece of vanilla pod or a few drops of vanilla extract will also give a lovely aroma.

Frequently asked questions

Is this dessert vegan?

Yes, the recipe contains no animal products, but it is worth checking the labels on the palm sugar and coconut milk.

How long does it keep?

It keeps for 2 days, covered, in the fridge. Reheat it gently, because the banana softens further and darkens as it stands.

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