Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Thai Banana in Coconut Milk
Thai Banana in Coconut Milk is made with coconut milk and ripe large bananas.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 2
- Ingredients
- 4 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
2. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
coconut milk
In the method: In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut milk to a gentle boil.
ripe large bananas (sliced into 2-inch coins)
In the method: Add the sliced bananas and reduce the heat to a simmer.
white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly) (or to taste)
In the method: Add sugar and stir until it's fully dissolved.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups coconut milkIngredient note
Source: 2 ripe large bananas (sliced into 2-inch coins)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly) (or to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve warm.
A little more help as you go
Return for the stirring
Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the saucepan. Start with this step: In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut milk to a gentle boil.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook until the banana pieces are tender but not falling apart, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: ohmyveggies.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.