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This gluten-free treat is steamed to achieve a soft, chewy texture and topped with savory-sweet shredded coconut.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g ripe bananas (about 5-6 pieces)","name":"Banana","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"mashed","notes":"very ripe, ideally Nam Wa variety","group":"Main Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"125g rice flour","name":"Rice Flour","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Main Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"50g tapioca starch","name":"Tapioca Starch","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Main Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"150g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"can substitute with palm sugar","group":"Main Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Main Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"200ml coconut milk","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":200,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"full fat for best flavor","group":"Main Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 cup shredded coconut","name":"Coconut","quantity":45,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"shredded","notes":"freshly grated if possible","group":"Topping","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until almost smooth but with a few small chunks remaining.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mash the bananas thoroughly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the rice flour, tapioca starch, sugar, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir to combine.","group":"Mixing","title":"Add the rice flour, tapioca starch, sugar, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gradually pour in the coconut milk while stirring until the batter is smooth and well-incorporated.","group":"Mixing","title":"Gradually pour in the coconut milk while stirring","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Prepare your steamer by bringing water to a boil. Lightly grease small ceramic cups or silicone molds.","group":"Steaming","title":"Prepare your steamer","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the banana mixture into the molds, filling them about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the top of each cake with shredded coconut.","group":"Steaming","title":"Pour the banana mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place the molds in the steamer and steam over high heat for 20-25 minutes until the cakes are firm and translucent. Let cool completely before removing from molds.","group":"Steaming","title":"Place the molds in the steamer and steam","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"}],"notes":"Use very ripe bananas with black spots for the best natural sweetness and aroma. Traditionally, this is steamed in small ceramic cups or banana leaf boats.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["steam"],"equipment":["Steamer","Mixing bowl","Fork or masher","Steaming cups or molds"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"piece","note":"Approx. 12 small steamed cakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be steamed and kept at room temperature for the day, or refrigerated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 2 days.","reheatingNotes":"Re-steam for 5 minutes to restore the chewy texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c338c94e11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c4f1e66c-b201-44ed-804c-6336b02c33c9","imageAlt":"Khanom Kluay (Thai Steamed Banana Cake) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["banana","steamed","coconut","gluten-free","traditional","chewy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Khanom Kluay (Thai Steamed Banana Cake)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:10:27.602Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:10:27.602Z","related":[{"id":"sinh_to_bo_5930cb274d","slug":"avocado-smoothie-sinh-to-bo","title":"Avocado Smoothie (Sinh Tố Bơ)","description":"A rich, velvety, and incredibly creamy Vietnamese beverage made with ripe buttery avocados and sweetened condensed milk.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsinh_to_bo_5930cb274d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d16782ee-db66-4a6a-b21e-b085fbcaf507","imageAlt":"Avocado Smoothie (Sinh Tố Bơ) — recipe cover","tags":["avocado","smoothie","vietnamese","creamy","healthy fats","refreshing","quick recipe"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"es_kelapa_muda_af9dc324d4","slug":"es-kelapa-muda","title":"Es Kelapa Muda","description":"A classic, refreshing Indonesian drink made with tender young coconut water and soft meat, lightly sweetened and served over ice.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fes_kelapa_muda_af9dc324d4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=75567522-13dd-4f70-9191-6251369f8589","imageAlt":"Es Kelapa Muda — recipe cover","tags":["coconut","refreshing","iced drink","indonesian beverage","tropical","summer drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"pisang_goreng_e3ba3288a8","slug":"pisang-goreng-southeast-asian-fried-bananas","title":"Pisang Goreng (Southeast Asian Fried Bananas)","description":"A popular Southeast Asian snack featuring ripe bananas dipped in a light, crunchy batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. 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