Description
Khanom Kluay is a traditional Thai steamed banana dessert made with ripe Nam Wa bananas, coconut milk, rice flour, and grated coconut. Soft, slightly chewy, and naturally full of banana flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound very ripe Nam Wa bananas, peeled
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca starch
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk, (13.5-ounce)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided, save about ⅛ cup for topping
- Optional: thinly sliced banana, for topping
Instructions
- Mash the bananas. Peel the ripe Nam Wa bananas and mash them well. They don't need to be completely smooth. I like leaving a few small pieces for texture.
- Make the batter. In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, tapioca starch, sugar, salt, and ⅞ cup shredded coconut. Slowly whisk in the coconut milk until there are no dry pockets of flour. Add the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Fill the cups. Bring the water in your steamer to a boil. Lightly grease your heat-safe cups. Spoon in the banana mixture, leaving a little room at the top.
- Add the toppings. Top each cup with the remaining ⅛ cup shredded coconut over the tops. I also like adding a few thin pieces of banana so you can see what's inside.
- Steam. Place the cups in the steamer and cover. Steam over medium-high heat for about 20–25 minutes, or until the centers are set. Insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out without wet batter.
- Cool and serve. Let the Khanom Kluay cool for about 10–15 minutes before serving. I like it best slightly warm or at room temperature when it's soft and chewy. Refrigerating makes the texture a little firmer.
Notes
- Bananas: Very ripe Nam Wa bananas are best. Let them become soft and well spotted before using.
- Shredded coconut. Freshly grated or frozen coconut is great, but unsweetened shredded coconut works well too.
- Banana leaves: Optional. Small heat-safe cups or silicone molds work well.
- Texture: Khanom Kluay is very soft when hot and becomes firmer and chewier as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai