Lao-style Bananas

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp shredded fresh coconut
 * 60 g / 2 oz cup unsalted butter
 * 1 tbsp grated ginger root
 * grated zest of 1 orange
 * 6 bananas
 * 60 g / 2 oz cup caster sugar
 * 4 tbsp fresh lime juice
 * 6 tbsp orange liqueur
 * 3 tsp toasted sesame seed
 * lime slices, to decorate
 * ice cream, to serve

Directions

 * 1) Heat a small non-stick frying pan until hot.
 * 2) Add the coconut and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until lightly coloured.
 * 3) Remove from the pan and allow to cool.
 * 4) Heat the butter in a large bring pan until it melts.
 * 5) Add the ginger and orange zest and mix well.
 * 6) Peel and slice the bananas length+ways.
 * 7) Place the bananas cut-side down in the butter mixture and cook for 1 – 2 minutes or until the sauce mixture starts to become sticky.
 * 8) Turn to coat in the sauce.
 * 9) Remove the bananas from the pan and place on heated serving plates.
 * 10) Keep warm.
 * 11) Return the pan to the heat and add the orange liqueur, stirring well to blend.
 * 12) Ignite with a taper, allow the flames to die down, then pour over the bananas.
 * 13) Sprinkle with the coconut and sesame seeds and serve at once, decorated with slices of lime.