Traditional Thai food is cooked on an open charcoal stove and meat and chicken are frequently barbecued. The Thai people rarely end a meal with an elaborate dessert but with
abundance of bananas in Thailand, wide range of Thai dishes that include bananas, and their method of cooking, it's no wonder that a favourite dessert is barbecued Thai style bananas. Once you've tried Thai style bananas it'll become a firm favourite. It looks great and tastes even better, and children love it.From a health point of view, bananas contain high levels of natural sugars which are a better source of energy than foods that contain refined sugar. Bananas contain a good amount of potassium which helps redress our typically high salt diet. Bananas are often regarded as a super food!
Tip - don't store bananas in fridge, as their skins will turn black! Keep them at room temperature, or in a cool place.
Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time 8 minutes minutes
Serves 6 6 medium sized bananas
For sauce 3 tablespoons of shredded, fresh, coconut 60 g (2 oz) of unsalted butter 1 tablespoon of grated ginger root The grated zest of 1 orange 60 g (2 oz) of unsalted butter 4 tablespoons of lime juice 6 tablespoons of Cointreau or Grand Marnier 3 teaspoons of sesame seeds
1. Place bananas, unpeeled, on a grill over hot coals. Cook for about 8 minutes, turning frequently, until skins are blackened.
