Kolak Pisang

Name: Kolak Pisang
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 Saba bananas, sliced; 1 cup Indonesian palm sugar, chopped; 2 pandan leaf, knotted; 2 cups water; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/4 tsp salt

A traditional Indonesian sweet broth made from palm sugar and aromatic coconut milk simmered with tender sliced bananas.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

IndonesianDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 Saba bananas, sliced
1 cup Indonesian palm sugar, chopped
2 pandan leaf, knotted
2 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1 cup chopped Indonesian palm sugar, 2 knotted pandan leaf, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2

Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
3

Add 4 sliced Saba bananas and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
4

Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and reduce heat to low.
5

Simmer gently for another 5 minutes while stirring constantly so the liquid does not curdle.
6

Remove from heat, discard pandan leaf, and serve warm or chilled.

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Questions

What is Kolak Pisang?

A traditional Indonesian sweet broth made from palm sugar and aromatic coconut milk simmered with tender sliced bananas. This reference files it under Indonesian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What should Kolak Pisang look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until slightly tender.

Is there a substitute for pandan in Kolak Pisang?

The entry for Kolak Pisang calls for 2 pandan leaf, knotted. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

How many calories are in Kolak Pisang?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 3 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Kolak Pisang?

Keep Kolak Pisang covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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