Kluai buat chi or banana in coconut milk ( th, กล้วยบวชชี, ) is a
Thai dessert. Bananas are simply cooked in a mixture of
coconut milk and coconut cream to create a flavorful dessert. Usually, ''Kluai buat chi'' is composed of two batters, one salty and one sweet, both of which are cooked in a pot.
The dessert is widely served throughout
Thailand
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and is popular in neighboring
countries such as
Burma
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,
Laos,
Cambodia
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, and
Malaysia
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. It may be served hot or cold.
Etymology
The phrase ''buat chi'' in
Thai may refer to the white clothing worn by a woman entering a
sisterhood, a similar color palette to ''kluai buat chi''.
See also
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List of Thai desserts
This is a list of Thai khanom, comprising snacks and desserts that are a part of Thai cuisine. Some of these dishes are also a part of other cuisines. The word "khanom" ( th, ขนม), refers to snack or dessert, presumably being a compound bet ...
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List of desserts
A dessert is typically the sweet course that, after the entrée and main course, concludes a meal in the culture of many countries, particularly Western culture. The course usually consists of sweet foods, but may include other items. The word ...
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Thai cuisine
Thai cuisine ( th, อาหารไทย, , ) is the national cuisine of Thailand.
Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and a spicy edge. Australian chef David Thompson, an expert on Thai ...
References
Thai desserts and snacks
Banana dishes
Foods containing coconut
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