Thai Dessert: Bananas in Coconut Milk

This is a dessert I tried for the first time in Thailand and absolutely fell in love. It's extremely simple and doesn't even require much of a recipe, but I provided one here just to get any adventurous cooks out there started. You can modify the type of sweetener and proportions to change the consistency and flavor.

Mostly, you can impress your friends with your knowledge of local Asian fare. Just remember, there's no need for chopsticks here. Don't overplay your hand.

Bananas in Coconut Milk

Ingredients

• 1 can coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water (optional; could be substituted for milk)
• 1/4 cup sweetener (sugar, Stevia, Agave nectar, etc.)
• 4 bananas, quartered and halved

Directions

1. Pour the coconut milk and water into a medium-sized pot. Place on medium heat until warmed.
2. Add sugar or sweetener. Be careful not to over-sweeten! Even if the coconut milk seems like it could be sweeter, the bananas will sweeten the dessert plenty.
3. Add the bananas and allow the mixture to heat. Bring to a simmer but do not boil. When the bananas appear to become slightly softened, remove from heat and serve while warm.

Enjoy your unique and delicious dessert!