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Thai Banana Rice Cake

Easy Thai Banana Rice Cake Recipe with Irresistible Tropical Flavors

A delightful Thai Banana Rice Cake that features the comforting sweetness of ripe bananas and creamy coconut, offering a unique dessert experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Cake Base
  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour the key to the chewy texture
  • 1 cup coconut milk adds creamy richness
  • 0.5 cup sugar balances tartness
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance flavors
For the Banana Layer
  • 2 medium ripe bananas choose naturally sweet bananas
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract to amplify flavor
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for nutty crunch
  • 0.5 cup shredded coconut for extra texture
  • to taste honey or palm sugar syrup for added sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • heatproof pan
  • Steamer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt until light and free of lumps.
  2. Slowly stir in coconut milk over low heat until smooth, lump-free, and pourable.
  3. Pour the batter into a lightly greased, heatproof pan and steam over simmering water for 20-25 minutes, until set.
  4. In a bowl, mash ripe bananas with vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until mostly smooth.
  5. Gently spread the banana mash over the hot rice cake base and press lightly to seal.
  6. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes, then slice into squares or wedges.
Optional Topping
  1. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and shredded coconut for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe but firm bananas and avoid lumps in the batter. Adjust sweetness to your preference.

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