Tea Ban Lan fruits

Tea Ban Lan fruits

Drinks

Combine the aroma of banana blossom with the tradition of Hakka tea noodles for a unique iced tea.

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The iced tea “Ban Lan” is an original creation that combines the flavors of banana blossom, typical of Southeast Asia, with the tradition of “teh kway” from the Hakka people of the region. It brings together different culinary cultures.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmedium heat, high heat
  • Estimated cost$1.47 $0.37 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.21
  • $0.13
  • $0.09
  • $0.03
  • $0.01

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sticky rice flour and regular flour, then add the salt and sugar. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the oil paint to a large bowl, then mix thoroughly with a large wooden spoon. ≈ 4 min
  3. Place the banana leaves in a pot of boiling water.
  4. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the water turns a pale yellow color.
  5. Add 100 ml of orchid flower water to the large pot, then mix thoroughly with a large wooden spoon. ≈ 4 min
  6. Take a small amount of powder, and form a ball of dough, using the rest of the powder. ≈ 10 min
  7. Place the candied fruits in a pot, cook them over high heat for 15 minutes, then finish cooking them.

The bill

Tea Ban Lan fruits

  • 120 g of glutinous rice flour$1.21
  • Ordinary wheat flour (medium strength): 10 grams$0.13
  • 20 g of cooking oil paint (it is recommended to use sunflower or lard-based oil paint)$0.09
  • A pinch of salt$0.03
  • 8 g of white sugar (if you want to make candied fruit with a salty flavour, omit the sugar)$0.01

Total$1.47

that's $0.37 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 10-15 grams of banana leaves (or, alternatively, banana fragrance extract)
  • 120 g of glutinous rice flour
  • Ordinary wheat flour (medium strength): 10 grams
  • 20 g of cooking oil paint (it is recommended to use sunflower or lard-based oil paint)
  • Approximately 300 ml of hot water
  • A pinch of salt
  • 8 g of white sugar (if you want to make candied fruit with a salty flavour, omit the sugar)

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