Delicious Lao Plantain Coconut Bake

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Learn how to make delicious Laos plantain coconut bake, a dessert that is sweet and delicious!

One of my favorite dishes that I like to make is my banana coconut muffin, which is also known as a banana coconut pancake.

If you are looking for a delicious snack or quick morning treat, this plantain coconut bake is really easy to make with a few simple ingrediens that you might already have in your pantry.

This really easy, soft, deliciously puffy does not incorporate any dairy products or flour!

All About Lao Plantain Coconut Muffin Pancake

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What does Laos Plantain Coconut Muffin/Pancake taste like?

This is a sweet, chewy, delicous bite of sweetness from the coconut, texture from the use of plantains (orbanana

What are other names for plantain coconut muffins?

In Laotion, plantain coconut muffins are often referred to has: kuoi...

Kuoi means banana/plantain.

How do you pronounce Kuoi?

Kuoi in Laotion rhymes with "boey" but with a hard "k" sound.

Asian Grocery Store List for Plantain Coconut Bake

Coconut Cream

As most of you know, I prefer the blue can of coconut. I feel like it has a mix between the milk and cream, so if I ever need to have coconut milk/cream on hand, this has proved to be the best to storing and random recipe usage.

Plantains

Plantains have a little less sugar than regular bananas we are all known to eat. Plantains are generally larger than bananas. In this recipe, the dryer texture of the Plantain as compared to regular bananas which are smooth and creamy, I believe that plantains will also provide the texture needed.

Tips and Tricks Before Making Authentic Lao Coconut and Plantain Bake

If you are making this dish without plantains and using bananas instead, you may want to cut down on the amount of sugar you add into the recipe as bananas are much sweeter.

How to Make Authentic Lao Coconut Bake with Plantains

Ingredients

14.5 ounces of coconut cream
4 large plantain, mashed
4 tablespoons of granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mash the plantains until it has a paste consistency.
Mix togher the coconut cream and granulated sugar. Mix well.
Add muffin liners to muffin pan.
Fill the mixture into muffin pan.
Bake for 45 minutes until baked all the way through.

Preserving Coconut Plantain Bake

The muffins can be stored int the refridgerator for up to 3 days (and heated again for 20 seconds in the microwave).

Frequently Asked Questions About Lao Banana Bake

Can I use coconut cream in place of coconut milk (or vice versa)?

You can use coconut cream in place of coconut milk as long as you are okay with not experiencing the richness of what coconut cream provides. With either, you will still get the flavor of coconut.

What can I substitute in place of plantains?

Regular bananas can be used as a substitute for plantains. For this recipe, you will want to reduce the amount of sugar to balance the sweetness that regular banana brings to the recipe.

Summary About Laotion Plantain Coconut Bake

This recipe is a favorite in our household. Not only is it delicious, but it's also really simple to make. Whether you use plantains or bananas, I think it's a great recipe with products you might already have on hand.

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