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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

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Luscious Indonesian Kolak Pisang with Coconut and Palm Sugar
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Banana Base

  1. 1

    Place the Bananas

    Place the banana slices in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Coconut Milk & Vanilla

    Pour 1/2 cup of coconut milk and sprinkle with vanilla extract over the bananas.

  3. 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. 1

    Combine Coconut Cream & Salt

    In a small saucepan, combine the coconut cream and salt.

  2. 2

    Simmer Sauce

    Simmer over low heat until warm and smooth.

  3. 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. 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. 2

    Cook the Bananas

    Add the banana slices and vanilla-infused coconut milk to the syrup mixture and simmer gently.

  3. 3

    Combine for Creaminess

    Once bananas are tender, combine with the coating sauce to finish.

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