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    Home » Recipes » All Recipes » Gluten Free » Thai Fried Bananas กล้วยแขก (gluay kag)

    Thai Fried Bananas กล้วยแขก (gluay kag)

    Published: Dec 5, 2014 · Modified: Jan 16, 2021 by Pailin Chongchitnant · This post may contain affiliate links

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    When I think about Thai street food, these fried bananas are among the first foods to come to mind. Firm, slightly sweet bananas are coated in a super crunchy sesame coconut batter, it's the perfect snack that stands on that delicious line between salty and sweet.

    While you've got the frying oil out, also try this easy Thai-style fried ice cream!

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    Thai Fried Bananas

    Thai Fried Bananas กล้วยแขก (gluay kag)

    ★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Pailin Chongchitnant
    • Yield: 24 pieces
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    Ingredients

    • 2 sweet plantains or 6 namwa bananas (see note)
    • ⅓ cup shredded coconut, dried, fresh, or frozen (see note)
    • ¾ cup rice flour
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • 1 ½ Tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted
    • ⅓ cup of water
    • oil for frying

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    Instructions

    1.  In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine rice flour, sugar, toasted sesame seeds, salt, baking powder and shredded coconut. Add water and stir until well combined.
    2. If using plantains, peel and cut them crosswise into 3 equal sections, then slice each section horizontally into 4 pieces. If using namwa bananas, peel and cut lengthwise into ¼-inch thick pieces.
    3. Add about 1½ inches of oil to a pot and heat to about 325℉ (160℃). Dip the bananas into the batter and fry for about 5 minutes, until they are a deep brown colour. Maintain the frying temperature below 350℉ (175℃). When done, let drain on paper towel or a rack. Note: Based on your first batch, you can decide if you want a thicker or thinner coating by adding more flour or water. 
    4. Let bananas cool for several minutes before serving and the coating will crisp up once cooled.
    5. Serve as soon as they are cool and crisp.

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    Notes

    • Choose plantains whose skins have turned at least 60% black so they will be sweet (the more black on the skin, the sweeter the plantain). If using namwa bananas, choose ones that are almost ripe—mostly yellow with a hint of green. In Thailand, we also fry taro and sweet potato in this batter, which make for delicious savoury snacks!
    • If using dried shredded coconut, make sure it is unsweetened, and mix with 2 Tbsp (30ml) of hot water for 10-15 minutes to rehydrate before using.

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    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      February 07, 2023 at 10:32 am

      Can I freeze my Nam Wah bananas to use for this recipe or do the bananas have to be fresh?

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    2. Tita

      November 03, 2021 at 4:17 am

      Hi, can I use glutinuous rice flour?

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    3. Trinh

      August 07, 2021 at 2:21 am

      Very nice and crispy turn out! I don’t have any coconut shreds so I use coconut cream and black sesame and turn out still very nice . Thank you

      ★★★★★

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      • Ros in Liverpool

        October 13, 2021 at 6:44 am

        Brilliant - just like fried bananas in Chiang Mai. I will make these again!!

        ★★★★★

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    4. Akos

      April 07, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      It came out fantastic! Thank you!
      I added a bit more water as was using regular flour. Also spiced it up a bit with vanilla powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.

      ★★★★★

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      • Adam The HTK Intern

        April 08, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        OMG with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg? Brilliant! Were they as crazy-good as it sounds? (am drooling lol) Adam

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    5. JD Thomas

      March 10, 2021 at 11:34 am

      Pai Pai Pai!! Hi-Paiv to you for this recipe! Your amounts are perfectly balanced. Made these today, using nam wahs, and they are amazing. Thank you!

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    6. Futile Resistance

      February 16, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      Can't get really sweet plantains or namwa here so just use bog standard bananas but still very easy and tasty!

      ★★★★★

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    7. Rania

      December 21, 2020 at 7:36 am

      This was so easy and fast to prepare. And the results were pleasing. My kids loved it. It is suitable for vegitarians. I added little starch for a crispier crust

      ★★★★★

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    8. Stephen Chan

      December 14, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      I'm not sure why, in my most recent trips to Thailand I found this not as easily found as years ago. So it's even more important that I can make it at home! So simple yet delicious, and... healthy... as long as desserts go maybe?😜

      ★★★★★

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