Charred Banana and Coconut Sticky Rice Pudding

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A tropical twist on classic sticky rice pudding featuring caramelized bananas and creamy coconut milk, finished with toasted coconut flakes. This Polynesian Fusion-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers glutinous (sticky) rice, coconut milk, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Polynesian Fusion cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup glutinous rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak in fresh water for 4 hours or overnight. Drain before cooking.
  2. Step 2: Combine the soaked rice with 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice absorbs most liquid and becomes creamy, about 25 minutes.
  3. Step 3: While the rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 sliced ripe bananas and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and charred edges develop.
  4. Step 4: Stir 1 tsp vanilla extract into the cooked sticky rice pudding. Serve warm topped with the charred bananas and sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened shredded coconut over the top for texture and flavor contrast.
  5. Step 5: Enjoy this comforting dessert that evokes tropical island flavors with every spoonful.

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