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Bananas in coconut milk

Name: Bananas in coconut milk
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 4 firm ripe bananas; 400 ml coconut milk; 150 ml water; 40 g sugar; 0.25 tsp salt

Bananas in coconut milk in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep10 min

Cook12 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Peel bananas and cut into thick diagonal pieces.
Warm coconut milk, water, sugar and salt gently until sugar dissolves.
Add bananas and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender without breaking apart.
Divide into bowls and serve warm, or cool promptly and refrigerate.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Firm bananas hold their shape better than very ripe fruit.

Allergen notes

Coconut. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 341 kcal
Protein: 3.3 g
Carbs: 39.9 g
Fat: 21.4 g
Fibre: 3.1 g
Total sugar: 24.4 g
Sodium: 162 mg

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