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Cambodian (Khmer) Banana with Coconut Milk
Try banana in coconut milk for a sweet, tropical dessert you can make in less than 10 minutes! It’s a simple treat anyone can enjoy.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 3 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
2
- 6 small Asian bananas ((See Note 1))
- 1/2 cup water
- 14 oz coconut milk
- 1/4 cup palm sugar (or light brown or white sugar)
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- ground cinnamon (for dusting on top)
Instructions
- 1
Peel and cut the small Asian bananas lengthwise and then into quarters. If using the longer version, cut into 6 pieces.
- 2
Place in a large saucepan and add the water. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat (See Note 2). Remove bananas from hot water and transfer to serving bowls. Leave banana water in saucepan.
- 3
In same saucepan, add the coconut milk, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Let cool slightly.
- 4
Pour coconut milk over bananas, sprinkle cinnamon on top and serve.