01
PreparationCut the top and bottom ends of the Saba bananas.
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Cut carefully with a sharp knife to avoid slipping.
Ingredients:saba banana
Tools:knifecutting board
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Traditional Thai Banana in Coconut Milk
groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 20 minsoutdoor_grillBoiled
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14 Steps Total
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02
PreparationWash the bananas thoroughly in running water.
Ingredients:saba banana
Tools:colander
03
Active CookingwarningStay safe
Be careful with boiling water to avoid steam burns.
Add a pinch of salt to boiling water and cook the bananas for 7 to 10 minutes until the skin loosens from the flesh.
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Do not overcook or the bananas will become mushy.
Ingredients:saba banana (17 piece)Salt
Tools:pan
04
Active CookingTransfer the boiled bananas into a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
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Transfer quickly using a slotted spoon to avoid splashing water.
Ingredients:saba banana
Tools:slotted spoonbowl
05
Active CookingPeel and cut each banana into four pieces, then set aside.
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Cut evenly so pieces cook and absorb flavor uniformly.
Ingredients:saba banana
Tools:knife
06
Active CookingAdd equal ratios of thick coconut cream and water into a pan, then turn on the heat to low to medium. Never let the coconut cream boil.
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Never let the coconut cream boil or it will separate.
Ingredients:Savoy coconut cream (500 ml)water (250 ml)
Tools:pan
07
Active CookingAdd sugar, palm sugar, and salt into the coconut mixture.
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Stir well to prevent sugar from sinking and burning at the bottom.
Ingredients:sugar (150 g)palm sugar (50 g)Salt (1 tsp)
Tools:pan
08
Active CookingCrush the pandan leaf beforehand and add it to the pan for fragrance.
local_fire_departmentLow to medium heatIngredients:pandan leaves (1 piece)
Tools:pan
09
Active CookingGently stir until all ingredients are dissolved.
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Stir gently to avoid splashing.
Tools:ladle
10
Active CookingAdd in the banana pieces and bring back to a gentle simmer.
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Stir gently so the banana pieces do not break.
Ingredients:saba banana
Tools:ladle
11
Active CookingWhen bubbles form at the side, add in additional thick coconut cream.
local_fire_departmentLow to medium heatlightbulb
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Add slowly so the temperature does not drop drastically.
Ingredients:Savoy coconut cream
Tools:pan
12
Active CookingGently combine and bring back to a simmer.
local_fire_departmentLow to medium heatlightbulb
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Stir carefully to maintain texture.
Tools:ladle
13
Active CookingWhen it bubbles at the side again, it means that it is done.
local_fire_departmentLow to medium heatlightbulb
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Turn off heat immediately once bubbling starts to prevent separation.
Tools:pan
14
Active CookingDo a final taste test and serve hot or warm.
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Serve while warm for the best texture and flavor.
Tools:bowl
groceryAll Ingredients
saba banana17 piece
Savoy coconut cream500 ml
water250 ml
Salt1 tsp
sugar150 g
palm sugar50 g
pandan leaves1 piece
blenderAll Tools Needed
knifecutting boardcolanderpanslotted spoonbowlladle
