Vietnamese Dessert Banh Chuoi Recipe (Banana Cake) - noodlies Sydney food blog

glutinous rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while all-purpose is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while soy milk is budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

ripe bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: overripe bananas

Plantains provide a similar texture, and overripe bananas are often free.

Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.

Combine glutinous rice flour, semolina, tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Mix in the mashed bananas with the dry ingredients until well combined.

Add coconut milk and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until smooth.

Pour the batter into a greased steaming dish or cake pan.

Sprinkle roasted sesame and peanuts on top of the batter for garnish.

Fill a steamer pot with water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Place the dish in the steamer and cover with a lid.

Steam for about 30-40 minutes until the cake is firm and cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

Cut into squares or slices for serving.

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