Coconut and Banana Kolak

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas, sliced 4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 400ml (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk 400ml (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
• 100g (3.5 oz) palm sugar, grated 100g (3.5 oz) palm sugar, grated
• 2 pandan leaves, tied in a knot 2 pandan leaves, tied in a knot
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Water, as needed Water, as needed

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 10g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 25g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a pot, combine the coconut milk, palm sugar, pandan leaves, and salt. Stir until the palm sugar is dissolved.
2. 2.
   Add water to the pot, enough to cover the bananas.
3. 3.
   Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
4. 4.
   Add the sliced bananas and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the bananas are soft and cooked through.
5. 5.
   Remove the pandan leaves from the pot.
6. 6.
   Serve the Coconut and Banana Kolak warm or at room temperature.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Bananas — Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. They should be soft and slightly browned.
• Coconut milk — Shake the can of coconut milk before opening to ensure it is well mixed. Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier result.
• Palm sugar — If palm sugar is not available, you can substitute it with brown sugar or coconut sugar.

Tips & Tricks

• For added texture, you can sprinkle some roasted peanuts or sesame seeds on top of the Coconut and Banana Kolak before serving.
• If you prefer a sweeter dessert, you can increase the amount of palm sugar according to your taste.
• To make the dish more fragrant, you can add a pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom to the coconut milk mixture.

Serving advice

Serve the Coconut and Banana Kolak in small bowls or dessert cups. Garnish with a pandan leaf or a sprinkle of grated palm sugar for an extra touch of elegance.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can arrange a few banana slices on top of the Coconut and Banana Kolak. Drizzle some coconut milk over the bananas for an attractive finishing touch.