How is Banana used in Thai cooking?

Banana does double duty in a Thai kitchen, and the trick is ripeness. The green, unripe banana piled at the market isn't a mistake - it's cooked into sweets while still firm and starchy. Ripe bananas go into classics like deep-fried banana fritters and banana simmered in sweetened coconut milk. It's one of the most everyday fruits in the North, used far more for desserts than eaten raw, and a good example of how Thai cooks turn one fruit into several dishes.

Can I cook with Banana in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Banana in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Banana - Tropical Thai Fruits | Thai Akha Kitchen

Banana does double duty in a Thai kitchen, and the trick is ripeness. The green, unripe banana piled at the market isn't a mistake - it's cooked into…

Banana - Tropical Thai Fruits | Thai Akha Kitchen Banana does double duty in a Thai kitchen, and the trick is ripeness. The green, unripe banana piled at the market isn't a mistake - it's cooked into…