dessert
Kluay Buat Chi
กล้วยบวชชี
Mild
Kluay Buat Chi is a simple, comforting Thai dessert of bananas simmered in sweetened coconut milk — the name translates as 'bananas ordained as a nun', as the white coconut milk is likened to white robes.
Cultural Origin
Kluay Buat Chi, literally 'bananas ordained as nuns,' is a classical Central Thai dessert of ripe bananas simmered in sweet-salty coconut milk, named for the white robes worn by Buddhist nuns. It is a traditional home dessert often prepared as a Buddhist merit offering.
Allergens & Sensitivities
coconut
Key Ingredients
- ripe bananas
- coconut milk
- palm sugar
- salt
Where to Try It
Thai dessert stalls and markets; home cooking throughout Thailand.
Tips
- Use slightly underripe bananas for better texture — fully ripe bananas become too soft in the warm coconut milk.