Thailand Kluay Buat Chee
Kluay buat chee literally means "bananas who have entered nunhood," a possible reference to the similarity between the bananas floating in coconut cream and Theravada nuns who would shave their head and eyebrows before donning a white robe. This smooth, creamy dessert combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of coconut cream. It can be served hot, warm, or chilled.
Recipe Servings: 10–12
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 3 cups (720 ml) coconut milk10 ripe bananas, peeled and each cut into eight pieces 1 cup (200 g) sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) salt1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut cream
Directions
- Pour coconut milk into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add bananas.
Reduce heat and simmer until bananas are quite soft.
Add sugar and salt, stirring to dissolve.
Stir in coconut cream and immediately remove from heat.
Serve warm.
Notes
One way to obtain coconut cream is to skim it off the top of a can of unshaken coconut milk. The cream is more likely to separate in cool weather or in the refrigerator. Add 8–10 lychees for a tangier flavor.Copyright © 1993—2024 World Trade Press. All rights reserved.