This Vietnamese Dessert Will Change Everything You Know About Bananas
The best food is something that looks simple but then surprises you with a complex burst of flavors.
Wrap it all with love. Photo by Mr.True
The
southerners are known for their sweet tooth and how creative they can get with
desserts. Give them some sticky rice, coconut milk and fruit and they will
conjure up a sweet snack that will blow your mind.
One
of the most famous sweet treats that you can easily find on the streets of
Saigon, and across the Mekong Delta, is chuoi
nep nuong, or grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice.
The
banana used for this dessert is a short, chubby type found in southern Vietnam
and across Southeast Asia. It has an intense sweetness and a smooth texture.
The
ripe banana is peeled before it is covered with sticky rice steamed with
coconut juice.
Then
to complete the banana mania, the cakes are wrapped inside green banana leaf
before they are grilled over hot coals.
Coconut milk takes the dessert to a new level. Photo by Mr.True
The
whole process is actually easier said than done. The leaf wraps should look
slightly burnt on the outside, but the cakes themselves must golden and juicy.
The
cakes will be cut into bite-size pieces and topped with coconut milk and
roasted peanuts.
For
the dessert lovers, that's heaven on the plate.
By VnExpress