Kluai thot

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Kluai thot, or deep-fried bananas, is a sweet street food item commonly found throughout Thailand. This Thai treat is traditionally prepared with peeled and sliced burro bananas, known locally as kluay nam wa , which are entirely immersed in a thin rice flour mixture, and then fried in hot oil until they form a crispy crust. The batter mixture usually consists of rice flour, all-purpose flour, sesame seeds, baking powder or traditionally slaked lime, baking soda, sugar, salt, ripe coconut shreds, and water. Sweet and crunchy, fried bananas are typically sold in bags and enjoyed while they are still warm, usually as a snack, a dessert, or an appetizer. Although fried bananas are traditionally consumed on their own, without any additions, nowadays, they are often served with a variety of sides such as ice cream, vanilla, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or honey.