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Chuối Nướng (Grilled Bananas)

Vietnamese30 Minutes
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Grilling bananas elevates their natural sweetness, creating a warm and delightful dessert that’s quick to prepare and sure to please!

ingredients
banana4pieces
coconut milk200milliliters
sugar2tablespoon
peanuts50grams
sesame seeds1tablespoon
instructions
    1

    Preheat your grill or grill pan on medium heat.

    2

    While the grill is heating, peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise.

    3

    In a small bowl, mix the coconut milk with sugar until well combined.

    4

    Dip each banana half in the coconut milk mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.

    5

    Once the grill is hot, place the banana halves cut-side down on the grill and grill for about 4 to 5 minutes until you see nice grill marks.

    6

    Carefully flip the bananas and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes until they are soft and caramelized.

    7

    While the bananas are grilling, chop the peanuts coarsely.

    8

    Remove the bananas from the grill, drizzle with any remaining coconut milk mixture, and top with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.

    9

    Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Chuối Nướng!

Servings

4

How to be creative
  • Add a dash of cinnamon to the coconut milk for a warm spice flavor.
  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast to the warm bananas.
  • Create a tropical version by adding shredded coconut on top before serving.
Important Tips
  • Use ripe but firm bananas for the best grilling results.
  • Make sure your grill is hot enough to get good grill marks and caramelization.
  • If you prefer, you can use brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
nutritions
  • fat: 8 grams
  • fiber: 2 grams
  • sugar: 10 grams
  • protein: 3 grams
  • calories: 200
  • carbohydrates: 35 grams
Health impact

Chuối Nướng is a healthier dessert option that balances natural sugars from bananas with healthy fats from coconut milk and nuts.