Caramelized bananas with coconut milk

Caramelized bananas with coconut milk

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Discover these caramelized bananas with coconut milk, a simple and delicious dessert.

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These caramelized bananas with coconut milk are perfect for a light and delicious dessert. They are prepared in several simple steps and are served with a creamy coconut milk.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodjar
  • Estimated cost$2.90 $0.48 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.05
  • $0.28
  • $1.25
  • $0.02
  • $0.30

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Add the sugar and water to a metal pot, then heat over medium heat.
  2. Keep stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. ≈ 4 min
  3. Take the pandan leaves, wash them thoroughly, then thread them together in a knot and place them in the syrup. ≈ 2 min
  4. Stir gently until the syrup begins to thicken slightly.
  5. Slice the bananas, removing the ends. ≈ 8 min
  6. Next, cut the bananas in half lengthwise and remove the peel. ≈ 8 min
  7. Add the whole green bananas (peel removed) to the syrup, and simmer until they are nicely golden.
  8. Then, remove it. ≈ 3 min
  9. Pour the coconut milk into a pot, then place it over medium heat. ≈ 3 min
  10. Add salt and rice flour. ≈ 3 min
  11. Keep stirring constantly until the coconut milk thickens.
  12. Turn off the heat and remove the pot from the stove. ≈ 3 min
  13. Take some caramelized bananas and arrange them on a plate.
  14. Then, water with coconut milk. ≈ 3 min
  15. Serve immediately. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Caramelized bananas with coconut milk

  • 6 Cavendish bananas$1.05
  • 1 cup of sugar$0.28
  • 1/2 cup of coconut cream$1.25
  • 1/2 cup of salt$0.02
  • 2 tablespoons of rice flour$0.30

Total$2.90

that's $0.48 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 6 Cavendish bananas
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1.5 cups of water
  • 3 pandan leaves
  • 1/2 cup of coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of rice flour

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