Crispy Thai Banana Roti Oreo

This crispy Thai banana roti brings the vibrant energy of street food right into your kitchen with chewy pastry folded around sweet bananas and finished with crushed Oreos and a lush drizzle of dark chocolate. Whether you want a fun dessert or a decadent snack, this recipe promises golden bites packed with playful flavors and just the right touch of nostalgia.

When I first made this for friends, the combination of hot crispy pastry and cold chocolate sauce was such a hit that now it is a must-have at our movie nights.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: the key for soft and chewy dough try to use unbleached for better flavor
• Salt: brightens overall taste opt for fine table salt to dissolve more easily
• Sugar: brings gentle sweetness choose organic if possible
• Melted butter or oil: for richness and a tender texture use high-quality butter for the best taste
• Warm water: makes the dough supple use filtered water for a cleaner dough
• Extra oil or ghee: creates signature golden crispiness go for clarified butter if you want an authentic flavor
• Ripe bananas: natural sweetness and creamy filling pick ones that have a few brown spots for best flavor
• Oreo cookies: for a crunchy contrast and familiar chocolatey flavor fresher cookies make for the best crumble
• Dark chocolate chips or chocolate sauce: luscious and intense use chocolate with 70 percent cacao or higher
• Condensed milk: optional for deeper sweetness buy a small can to avoid waste
• Powdered sugar: an elegant final touch sift over just before serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the Dough:

Combine flour salt and sugar thoroughly in a medium bowl with your hands or a whisk to ensure even mixing. Drizzle in melted butter then pour in warm water little by little while kneading continuously. Work the dough for about seven minutes until it feels supple and elastic with no dry patches. Divide into equal balls coat lightly with oil and let rest under a damp towel for at least thirty minutes to achieve maximum stretchiness

Prepare the Fillings:

While the dough rests slice bananas into half-inch rounds and crush Oreo cookies into chunky bits using a rolling pin or sturdy glass. If using chocolate chips melt them in short bursts in the microwave or with gentle heat over a double boiler stirring until smooth and shiny for easy drizzling

Shape and Cook the Roti:

Oil your work surface and your hands to prevent sticking. Take one dough ball and press it down then use your fingers and palms to stretch and pull until it is almost paper thin and has no tears. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat and swirl in a touch of oil or ghee. Place the stretched dough in the hot pan and quickly scatter banana slices across the center. Fold in the sides of the dough over the bananas forming a square or rectangle that seals the filling inside. Cook for about two to three minutes per side pressing gently until both are deep golden and crisp with a faint caramel aroma

Serve and Top:

Transfer the hot roti to a serving plate. Drizzle immediately with melted chocolate or sauce spreading evenly over the top. Sprinkle a generous handful of crushed Oreos across the chocolate. For extra sweetness add condensed milk or a light showering of powdered sugar if you like

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Banana is my favorite part because it caramelizes slightly from the hot roti and pairs perfectly with both the Oreos and the chocolate. My family always gathers in the kitchen as soon as the aroma fills the house and someone always sneaks an Oreo before I am done assembling.

Storage Tips

To keep rotis crispy store any extras uncovered at room temperature for up to eight hours. For longer storage keep them in the refrigerator and reheat in a skillet over low heat to bring back the crunch

Ingredient Substitutions

You can replace Oreos with graham crackers or chocolate chip cookies for a twist. Nutella or melted milk chocolate can stand in for dark chocolate and coconut oil can sub for butter if you prefer dairy free

Serving Suggestions

Slice each roti into bite sized squares and serve with vanilla ice cream for a lavish dessert. For a party spread let guests top their own with extra cookies chocolate or even nuts

A Little Cultural Context

Banana roti is a late night favorite all across Thailand cooked fresh at colorful street carts. Vendors make it look easy with silky dough and precision flips and the chocolate drizzle has become a beloved update for tourists and locals alike

Recipe FAQs

→ How do I achieve a flaky, crispy roti texture?

Knead the dough well and let it rest so the gluten relaxes. Cook on medium heat with enough oil to crisp the surface evenly.

→ Which type of chocolate sauce works best for drizzling?

Use melted dark chocolate chips or a store-bought chocolate sauce for a smooth, rich drizzle that complements the sweet bananas.

→ Can I use other cookies besides Oreos?

Yes, feel free to substitute with any crunchy chocolate cookies to add your preferred flavor and texture.

→ What's the best way to serve this dish?

Slice while warm and top with chocolate drizzle and cookie crumbs right before serving for the ideal crispy finish.

→ Is this treat suitable for making ahead?

It's best enjoyed immediately after cooking, but cooked rotis can be briefly reheated in a warm pan before topping and serving.