Kluai thot

Method

1. 1 Mix rice flour with tapioca flour, coconut milk, grated coconut, sesame seeds, and a little baking powder.
2. 2 Baking powder makes the crust light and crispy for longer; without it, the batter becomes dense and soggy after 10 minutes.
3. 3 Let the dough rest for 20 minutes, then check that it flows in a continuous stream, not just drips.
4. 4 Flatten each banana between the two layers of plastic wrap until it is half its original size.
5. 5 Dip the bananas in batter and fry them in oil at 170 degrees for 3 minutes on each side.
6. 6 Fry a second time at 190 degrees for 60 seconds until the batter is crispy and firm, then drain on a rack.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 35 min

  Replace steps 5 and 6: spray oil evenly, then steam in a hot air oven at 190 degrees for 12 minutes; the crust will be thinner than when deep-fried.