Ingredients
Batter + Fruit
- 30 Thai bananas or very ripe plantains
- 3 cups rice flour
- 3/4 cup tempura flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 cups ice-cold water
- 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- Neutral oil for frying
Vegan Thai Fried Bananas
Crispy fried bananas with coconut batter and sesame for a Thai-inspired dessert finish.
Yield: 30 bananas / small pieces
Style: Vegan dessert
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Method
- Whisk rice flour, tempura flour, shredded coconut, sugar, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Slowly whisk in ice-cold water, then coconut milk, until a smooth batter forms.
- Slice each banana into 3 thin pieces.
- Dip banana slices in batter until fully coated.
- Heat oil over medium-low heat and fry in batches until golden and crisp.
- Drain well before serving.
Finish + Service
- Keep batter dairy-free and egg-free.
- Serve hot for best crispness.
- Optional pairing: vegan coconut ice cream.