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Thai Banana Roti

A delightful street food treat from Thailand, Thai Banana Roti is crispy on the outside and warm and gooey on the inside, filled with sliced bananas and drizzled with sweetened condensed milk.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 11 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 500 g all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
  • 1 large egg
  • 260 ml water
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk Can substitute with 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • 55 g unsalted butter Should be at room temperature.
  • 1.5 Tbsp unsalted butter For coating the dough.
  • 1 Tbsp neutral flavored oil For coating the dough.
Filling and Toppings
  • as many as you like Bananas, sliced
  • neutral flavored oil for cooking Can use vegetable or canola oil.
  • extra unsalted butter for cooking (optional)
  • sweetened condensed milk for drizzling
  • Nutella or chocolate sauce to elevate flavors
  • granulated sugar to sprinkle for sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine salt and water; whisk until the salt dissolves completely.
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and egg, whisking until mixed thoroughly.
  3. In another bowl, mix the flour and butter together, rubbing the butter into the flour until there are no large chunks remaining.
  4. Combine the flour mixture with the water mixture, kneading until all ingredients are fully absorbed.
  5. Let the dough rest for 15-30 minutes for elasticity.
  6. Knead the dough for another 5 minutes until it’s moist but not sticky, then rest again for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Shape the dough into about 11 balls (each about 80g).
  8. Brush the balls with a mixture of melted unsalted butter and oil. Let these rest for at least 3 hours.
Cooking
  1. On a lightly oiled surface, press and stretch each dough ball into a thin sheet (about 1-2 mm thick).
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
  3. Lightly cook each sheet of dough until golden brown and crispy (around 2-3 minutes each side).
  4. Add sliced bananas in the center of each sheet, fold over, and continue cooking until crispy and the bananas are soft (4-5 minutes total).
  5. Optionally, add a bit of butter while cooking for extra richness.
Serving
  1. Cut into pieces, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk or chocolate sauce, and sprinkle with sugar.

Notes

These can be kept at room temperature for up to two days, but you can refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving. Customize flavors by experimenting with spices or substituting bananas with other fruits.