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Bánh chuối hấp, steamed banana cake

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A Vietnamese banana cake, cooked in three layers using the steaming method, served fresh with coconut milk and toasted sesame seeds.

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Recipe from Tuyenduong97, Iosraia, AmieKim, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This apple pie recipe is a classic that will please both children and adults. It’s easy to make and requires only a few steps.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time35 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodSteam
  • Estimated cost$4.20 $1.05 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.54
  • $3.19
  • $0.10
  • $0.37

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the bananas and slice them thinly. ≈ 8 min
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, rice flour, sugar, salt, and water. Add the bananas and, if desired, the food coloring. ≈ 4 min
  3. Boil the water in the steamer and grease the mold. Pour in one-third of the mixture and cook for about 10 minutes in the steamer, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Pour the the second third, cook as before, then the final third.
  5. Allow to cool completely in the refrigerator before slicing. Serve with coconut milk and toasted sesame seeds.

The bill

Bánh chuối hấp, steamed banana cake

  • 2 bananas and 10 blackberries (or 4 small bananas)$0.54
  • 1/2 cup of tapioca starch$3.19
  • 1/2 cup of sugar$0.10
  • oil or butter for the mold$0.37

Total$4.20

that's $1.05 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas and 10 blackberries (or 4 small bananas)
  • 1/2 cup of tapioca starch
  • 1/4 cup of rice flour
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • Two-thirds of a cup of water
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 to 2 drops of yellow food coloring (optional)
  • oil or butter for the mold
  • Coconut milk and toasted sesame seeds, for serving.

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