Luscious Indonesian Kolak Pisang with Coconut and Palm Sugar
Kolak Pisang is a traditional Indonesian dessert featuring ripe bananas enveloped in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce, sweetened with palm sugar. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and transport

Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Banana Base
- 1
Place the Bananas
Place the banana slices in a large bowl.
- 2
Add Coconut Milk & Vanilla
Pour 1/2 cup of coconut milk and sprinkle with vanilla extract over the bananas.
- 3
Let Soak
Let them soak briefly while you prepare the palm sugar syrup.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Avoid over-stirring the bananas to prevent them from breaking apart. 💡 Pro Tip: Stir the palm sugar into the coconut milk slowly to ensure it dissolves completely.
Crafting the Coating Sauce
- 1
Combine Coconut Cream & Salt
In a small saucepan, combine the coconut cream and salt.
- 2
Simmer Sauce
Simmer over low heat until warm and smooth.
- 3
Set Aside Sauce
Set aside to drizzle over the cooked dessert.
How to Make Luscious Indonesian Kolak Pisang with Coconut and Palm Sugar
Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Simmer the Syrup
In another saucepan, heat the remaining 1/2 cup of coconut milk, then add the palm sugar and stir until dissolved.
- 2
Cook the Bananas
Add the banana slices and vanilla-infused coconut milk to the syrup mixture and simmer gently.
- 3
Combine for Creaminess
Once bananas are tender, combine with the coating sauce to finish.
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