Banana in Coconut Milk (Kluai Buat Chi) : กล้วยบวชชี
Experience a taste of Thailand with this delightful dessert that celebrates local ingredients. The dish has roots in traditional northeastern Thai culture, where families would prepare it after a long day of farming, using fresh bananas from their gardens.
Ingredients:
- 3-4 ripe bananas
- 250 ml coconut milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Water as needed
Instructions:
- Begin by chopping the bananas into small pieces, setting them aside.
- In a pot, mix half of the coconut milk with some water. Heat on medium until it reaches a boil.
- Stir in the sugar and salt, ensuring the sugar fully dissolves. Add the chopped bananas and taste the blend; a perfect balance between sweetness and saltiness is key, accompanied by the fragrant essence of coconut.
- Let it simmer until the bananas are tender. Finally, mix in the remaining coconut milk, bring to a gentle boil once more, and serve this comforting dessert warm.
