Kluai buat chi or banana in coconut milk (Thai: กล้วยบวชชี, pronounced [klûa̯j bùa̯t t͡ɕʰīː]) is a Thai dessert. Bananas are simply cooked in a mixture of coconut milk and coconut cream to create a flavorful dessert. Usually, Kluai buat chi is composed of two batters, one salty and one sweet, both of which are cooked in a pot.

Kluai buat chi
Kluai buat chi
TypeDesserts
Region or stateThailand
Main ingredientsbananas, coconut milk, sugar, salt[1]

The dessert is widely served throughout Thailand and is popular in neighboring countries such as Burma, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. It may be served hot or cold.[2]

Etymology

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The phrase buat chi in Thai may refer to the white clothing worn by a woman entering a sisterhood, a similar color palette to kluai buat chi.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "กล้วยบวชชี ภาษาอังกฤษ Banana in Coconut Milk". engjang.com.
  2. ^ THAILAND, OKnation, Nation Broadcasting Corporation, ฺBangkok. ""กล้วยบวชชี" ทำอย่างไรไม่ให้ดำไม่ให้เละ จากบล็อก โอเคเนชั่น oknation.net". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-11-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)