Ladob Banane

Name: Ladob Banane
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mauritian
Ingredients: 6 ripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise; 400ml coconut milk; 100g sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; Pinch of salt

Ladob (lah-DOHB bah-NAHN)

Banana Coconut Dessert

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 288 kcal

Ripe bananas simmered in sweetened coconut milk with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until they become a luscious, creamy dessert.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

saucepan wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: shallow bowl

Garnishes: cinnamon stick, nutmeg dusting

Accompaniments: vanilla ice cream

Ingredients

6 ripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
400ml coconut milk
100g sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1
Combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Stir until sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer gently.
3
Add banana halves carefully, arranging them in a single layer in the pot.
4
Simmer gently for fifteen minutes, turning bananas once, until they are soft but still hold their shape.
5
Remove cinnamon stick and serve warm in bowls, spooning the sweetened coconut milk over the bananas.

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Did You Know?

Ladob can be made savoury with breadfruit or sweet potato instead of bananas, making it one of Mauritius's most versatile dishes.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

saucepan
wooden spoon

Garnishing

cinnamon stick, nutmeg dusting

Accompaniments

vanilla ice cream

The Story Behind Ladob Banane

Ladob is a quintessentially Creole dessert that showcases the tropical abundance of Mauritius. The combination of bananas and coconut milk is found across the Indian Ocean region, but the Mauritian version with its vanilla and warm spices reflects the island's unique position as a crossroads of culinary traditions. It is comfort food at its simplest and most satisfying, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert, afternoon snack 📜 Origins: Traditional Creole

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