1. Thai banana sticky rice balls
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Thai banana sticky rice balls Serves 4 people
Sáp bananas 500 gr (1 bunch) Glutinous rice flour 150 gr Coconut milk 2 cans Grated coconut 1 can Sago 1 can Pandan leaves 6 pieces Vanilla flavor 1/2 packet (4gr) Palm sugar 150 gr Sugar/salt a little
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How to make Thai banana sticky rice balls
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Mix and knead the dough
Put 150gr of glutinous rice flour into a large bowl, add 50ml of coconut milk and mix it up.
Add 2 – 3 drops of green food coloring (pandan color) and gradually add warm water (the total amount of warm water is 100ml) and knead the dough thoroughly for 20 – 25 minutes until the dough is chewy and thick.
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Shape and boil the sticky rice balls
When the dough is pliable, divide it into small pieces and roll them into small balls.
Tip: On the plate or tray holding the sticky rice balls, remember to sprinkle a thin layer of glutinous rice flour so the dough balls do not stick.Bring a pot of water to a boil, when the water is boiling, add the sticky rice balls and boil for 5 – 10 minutes until they float to the surface. At this point, boil for an additional minute for even cooking. Remove and place them in a bowl of cold water.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Peel the banana, cut it into small pieces, and place it in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and mix well.
Take the lotus seeds out of the can and rinse them well. The coconut meat can be taken out without washing.
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Cooking Sweet Soup
Add all remaining coconut milk into a pot along with 6 pandan leaves, and cook on low heat. Add 150gr palm sugar and wait for the sugar to dissolve.
Add bananas and then add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. You can adjust according to your family’s taste. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the glutinous rice balls.
Cook for another 5 minutes, then add 1/2 packet of vanilla essence, stir well, and turn off the heat. Only then do you add the coconut and soft sago.
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Final Product
Simply scoop the sweet soup into a bowl to enjoy. You can also refrigerate it to serve cold or with ice, both are delicious.
Banana glutinous rice balls have a sweet and “irresistible” aroma, the cooked bananas are sweet, the rice balls are chewy combined with the soft sago and the shredded coconut, making it an extremely tasty dessert!
2. Chestnut Banana Sweet Soup
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chestnut Banana Sweet Soup Serves 2 people
Sáp bananas 5 fruits (peeled and sliced) Chestnuts 50 gr (boiled and peeled) Sugar 70 gr Roasted sesame 1 tablespoon Coconut milk 180 ml
How to choose fatty and delicious chestnuts
- Choose chestnuts that are shiny brown and have soft, fresh hairs.
- Good chestnuts have a characteristic aroma when peeled, with a creamy white kernel, not blackened at the ends.
- You can shake the chestnuts; if they make a sound, it indicates that they are still fresh and tasty.
- You can easily buy chestnuts at large agricultural product stores, at markets, or online on e-commerce websites.
How to prepare Chestnut Banana Sweet Soup
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Sauté bananas and chestnuts
Add 70gr of sugar and a small cup of water (equivalent to 120ml of water) into a pot, place it on the stove and bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves.
Once the sugar has dissolved, add the sliced bananas and chestnuts to sauté. Lower the heat and stir evenly until the syrup thickens, turns brown, and coats the bananas and chestnuts. Sauté for about 5 – 10 minutes.
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Make the coconut milk and complete
Add 180ml of coconut milk and 1 tablespoon of roasted sesame seeds into a bowl, stir well to mix the sesame with the coconut milk.
Scoop the banana and chestnut into a bowl and then pour the coconut milk over it to finish.
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Final product
The banana chestnut dessert has the sweet, soft flavor of banana, the rich taste of chestnut, and the fatty aroma of coconut milk, making it an extremely attractive dish for summer!
How to choose delicious fresh bananas
- It is advisable to choose a bunch of bananas that are not evenly colored (some yellow, some green) and have dark or deep pink spots.
- Naturally ripened bananas will have yellow stems and bodies. If the stem is green but the fruit is uniformly yellow, it has definitely been soaked in chemicals.
- Ripened bananas will have a fragrant smell and natural sweetness, with a soft texture. In contrast, chemically treated bananas will feel a bit crunchy, hard, and have a bitter and sour taste when eaten.
- Avoid selecting those that are evenly ripened with dark yellow skin.
Above are 2 ways to cook Thai banana pudding that are extremely simple yet delicious and appealing to all family members. What are you waiting for? Start preparing this dish for your family right away, and good luck!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel KT Food Stories and Feedy VN
