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Banana Coconut Cream Dessert (Keeprañ im Waini)

The Quirky Foodster Team

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10 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
3
Servings

Ingredients

  • Ripe bananas, sliced — 4
  • Coconut cream — 1.5 cups (360 ml / 12 fl oz)
  • Sugar — 3 tbsp
  • Of salt — pinch

Method

  1. Combine the coconut cream, sugar and salt in a saucepan and warm gently over low heat.
  2. Add the sliced bananas and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes until softened but still holding their shape.
  3. Serve warm in small bowls.

Introduction: Ripe bananas gently simmered in sweetened coconut cream until soft, a simple, comforting dessert served warm.

Cultural Background: With bananas growing readily across the islands, simmering them in coconut cream is one of the simplest and most common ways Marshallese households turn ripe fruit into a quick dessert for the family.

Tips: Use ripe but still firm bananas so they hold together during simmering. Keep the heat low throughout to prevent the coconut cream from splitting.

Variations: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon for extra warmth. Top with toasted coconut flakes for added texture.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Reheating: Reheat gently over low heat, stirring, until warmed through.

Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 260 kcal, 2 g protein, 14 g fat, 34 g carbohydrate.

FAQs:

Q: Can I use slightly underripe bananas?

A: Ripe, sweet bananas work best, as underripe ones won’t

Q: Is this dessert very rich?

A: It has a good coconut richness, balanced by the natural sweetness of