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Cambodian (Khmer) Banana with Coconut Milk

Try banana in coconut milk for a sweet, tropical dessert you can make in less than 10 minutes! It’s a simple treat anyone can enjoy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 614 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian , Cambodian

Ingredients

  • 6 small Asian bananas (See Note 1)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 14 oz coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup palm sugar or light brown or white sugar
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • ground cinnamon for dusting on top

Instructions

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  1. Peel and cut the small Asian bananas lengthwise and then into quarters. If using the longer version, cut into 6 pieces.
  2. Place in a large saucepan and add the water. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat (See Note 2). Remove bananas from hot water and transfer to serving bowls. Leave banana water in saucepan.
  3. In same saucepan, add the coconut milk, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Let cool slightly.
  4. Pour coconut milk over bananas, sprinkle cinnamon on top and serve.

Notes

  • 2 varieties you could use would be the small Cambodian Chek Pong Moin or Thailand's Nam Wah bananas found in most Asian markets, or use 3 larger market bananas.
  • If you prefer softer bananas cook on simmer after the initial boil, for another 2-3 minutes. Some prefer them almost at the mushy stage, I prefer a little bite.
  • Recipe adapted from chef Sokha Sombor at her restaurant in Siem Reap called Sambo.

Nutrition Information

Calories 614kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 38g (190%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 215mg (9%) Potassium 1070mg (31%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 113IU (2%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 614

% Daily Value*

Calories 614kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 38g 190%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 1070mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 113IU 2%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.