Banh Chuoi Hap Recipe is a popular traditional Vietnamese dessert, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the thick and luxurious texture that coconut milk imparts to sticky rice flour. This steamed banana cake makes an inviting snack or dessert. It has a soft, damp texture often encapsulated in banana leaves, which gives Bánh Chuối Hấp a characteristic taste and aroma. The simplicity of both ingredients and preparation method makes this dish a popular Vietnamese home dessert and street food. Served warm or at room temperature, Bánh Chuối Hấp: there is comfort food convenience in a glorious taste of old Vietnam.
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Banh Chuoi Hap Recipe
A chewy, sweet Vietnamese dessert made with bananas, tapioca flour, and coconut milk, topped with a creamy coconut sauce.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Steamer
- Heatproof dish
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- Cake:
- 6 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Coconut Sauce:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp tapioca starch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Garnish:
- Sesame seeds or peanuts
Instructions
- Mix Batter: Combine flours, sugar, water, and bananas.
- Steam Cake: Pour batter into a greased dish and steam for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make Sauce: Heat coconut milk, sugar, and tapioca starch until thickened.
- Serve: Slice cake, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds or peanuts.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat before serving.
