Thai Roti

Name: Thai Roti
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 ripe bananas, sliced

A popular Thai street snack featuring a crispy, flaky fried pastry stuffed with sweet banana slices and drizzled with rich condensed milk.

45 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp fine salt
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup warm water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions

1

Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp fine salt, half of the 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl until a soft dough forms.
2

Divide the dough into equal portions, coat with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and let rest covered for 30 minutes.
3

Flatten each dough ball on an oiled work surface until paper thin.
4

Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat and lay one dough sheet flat in the pan.
5

Place 2 sliced ripe bananas in the center, fold the edges inward to form a square packet, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
6

Transfer to a plate, cut into bite-sized squares, and drizzle with remaining sweetened condensed milk.

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Questions

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Thai Roti?

The entry for Thai Roti calls for 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Thai Roti gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Thai Roti is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Thai Roti vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk and 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Thai Roti?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 6 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Thai Roti?

It is not a good candidate. Keep Thai Roti covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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