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Bati recipe
Savor the delicious taste of traditional Kiribati Bati!
Ingredients
- 400 ml rice
- 300 g coconut milk
- 600 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 bananas
How to make Bati
- Rinse 250 g of rice under cold water until the water runs clear, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a pot, combine rinsed rice, 400 ml of coconut milk, 600 ml of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until bubbles form.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, slice 2 ripe bananas into thin rounds and set aside for serving.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork, ensuring it's light and airy.
- Transfer the rice to a serving dish, and evenly top it with the sliced bananas.
- Serve the dish warm and enjoy the sweet combination.
What is Bati?
Bati is a traditional dish from Kiribati, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around rice and coconut milk. The recipe below uses 6 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Bati take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 68 dishes built on rice. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Bati?
Rinsing the rice ensures a fluffy texture.
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