Kolak Pisang Ubi (Banana and Sweet Potato in Coconut)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Kolak Pisang Ubi (Banana and Sweet Potato in Coconut)

A warm, sweet soup of soft sweet potato and bananas simmered in coconut milk, palm sugar and pandan. This is the classic banana and sweet potato version. Makes 6 bowls in about 45 minutes.

Prep 15 min

Cook 30 min

Total 45 min

Yield 6 bowls

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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12 ½ oz (350 g)sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks
14 oz (400 g)ripe but firm bananas or plantains, peeled, cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 ⅔ cups (400 ml)coconut milk, full fat
2 ½ cups (600 ml)water
⅔ cup (130 g)palm sugar, chopped, or dark brown sugar
¾ oz (20 g)pandan leaves, knotted
1 pinchsalt

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Instructions

Combine the water, palm sugar, pandan leaves and cinnamon stick in a medium pot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
Add the sweet potato chunks and simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, until a knife slides in with just a little resistance.
Stir in the coconut milk and salt. Keep the heat low so the coconut milk does not split; it should barely bubble.
Add the banana pieces and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until they are soft but still hold their shape.
Taste and add a little more sugar or a pinch of salt if needed. Remove the pandan and cinnamon.
Ladle into bowls while warm. Kolak is also good at room temperature.

Tips

Add the banana last so it stays in pieces instead of turning to mush.
Palm sugar varies in sweetness, so add it in two halves and taste.
Frozen pandan leaves work well; a drop of pandan extract is a fallback.
Good with hot tea.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make kolak pisang ubi (banana and sweet potato in coconut)?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 6 bowls.

How should I store kolak pisang ubi (banana and sweet potato in coconut)?

Refrigerate up to 3 days in a covered container; reheat gently without boiling.

Can I make kolak pisang ubi (banana and sweet potato in coconut) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Serve it with hot tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

344 Calories / serving

14.7g Fat

54.4g Carbs

3.4g Protein

33.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~2064 cal · 88g fat · 326g carbs · 20g protein · 201g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.