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Thai Banana Roti

A delightful and crispy street food from Thailand, featuring warm bananas wrapped in flaky dough and drizzled with sweet sauces.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 11 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 260 ml water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk or 1 tablespoon sugar for sweetness
  • 55 g unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter for coating the dough
  • 1 Tbsp neutral flavored oil such as canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp neutral flavored oil for cooking
  • extra for cooking unsalted butter optional for richer flavor
Filling and Toppings
  • 4 large bananas ripe, but not overly soft
  • to taste for drizzling sweetened condensed milk
  • to taste for drizzling Nutella or chocolate sauce for a decadent option
  • to taste for sprinkling granulated sugar adds the perfect finishing touch

Method
 

Preparing the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine salt and water, whisk until the salt is dissolved. Add condensed milk and egg, whisking until combined.
  2. In another bowl, combine flour and butter, rubbing together until no large chunks remain.
  3. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the water mixture, kneading until absorbed. Cover with a cloth and let it rest for 15-30 minutes.
  4. After resting, knead the dough again on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it feels drier but still moist. Let it rest for another 10-15 minutes.
Rolling and Cooking
  1. Coat your dough with a mixture of melted butter and oil, then divide it into 11 equal balls.
  2. Let the dough balls rest for at least 3 hours, or refrigerate overnight.
  3. On an oiled surface, roll out each dough ball into thin sheets, making sure they're large enough to hold your banana filling.
  4. Place the banana filling in a square in the center of the dough sheet.
  5. Fold the edges over the banana, creating little pockets. Cook them on medium heat in an oiled skillet until both sides are crispy and browned, about 4-5 minutes total.
  6. (Optional) Add extra butter while cooking for a rich, indulgent flavor. Cut into pieces and drizzle with extra condensed milk or chocolate sauce, then sprinkle with sugar before serving.

Notes

Keep leftover Thai Banana Roti in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For freezing, separate them with parchment paper before storing.