Pisang Rai - Balinese snack

 


"Pisang Rai" is another delightful Balinese snack made from bananas, coconut, and palm sugar. It's relatively simple to prepare. Here's a traditional recipe for Pisang Rai:

Ingredients:

  • Ripe bananas (1 banana per serving)
  • Grated coconut
  • Palm sugar (gula melaka or gula jawa), grated or chopped
  • Banana leaves or aluminum foil for wrapping

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Bananas:

    • Peel the bananas and cut them into halves lengthwise. You can also slice them into smaller pieces if you prefer.

  2. Prepare the Filling:

    • Take a small amount of grated coconut and mix it with grated or chopped palm sugar. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste.

  3. Wrap the Bananas:

    • Place each banana piece on a piece of banana leaf or aluminum foil.
    • Spoon some of the coconut and palm sugar mixture onto each banana piece, spreading it evenly.

  4. Wrap the Bananas:

    • Fold the banana leaf or aluminum foil around the banana to form a neat parcel, ensuring that the filling is enclosed.

  5. Steam the Bananas:

    • Place the wrapped bananas in a steamer basket or a steaming tray.
    • Steam the bananas over boiling water for about 10-15 minutes, or until the bananas are soft and the filling is melted and fragrant.

  6. Serve:

    • Once cooked, remove the bananas from the steamer.
    • Allow them to cool slightly before unwrapping.
    • Serve the Pisang Rai warm as a delicious snack or dessert.

  7. Enjoy:

    • Pisang Rai is best enjoyed warm, with its gooey sweet coconut and palm sugar filling complementing the natural sweetness of the bananas.

This recipe is quite versatile, and you can adjust the filling according to your preferences. Some variations include adding chopped peanuts or sesame seeds to the filling for added texture and flavor.

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